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MIP Studies User Care Overview

The purpose of the MIP Studies tool is to capture all Flood Study data developed and collected by Risk MAP partners for community planning and outreach efforts to produce a final Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) and/or a Flood Risk Product (FRP). These products help communities recognize their risk and take action to minimize it. The MIP Studies tool also captures data related to efforts, such as training, that is not directly tied to the production of a FIRM, but is funded by FEMA.

MIP Studies is an extremely flexible system designed to allow for many different types of flood studies with many different requirements. A Project is organized into a series of modules called Purchases each of which contains a number of specific Tasks. The Tasks and Purchases can be completed in whichever order is best for the Project, and the Project owner manages the Project flow. Each Task pertains to a specific activity. The person who creates and manages a Project is able to add as many or as few Purchases or Tasks as necessary for their specific Project. The Project owner then assigns individual Tasks within each of these Purchases out to the various producers who enter their data in the Task as appropriate.

Most MIP Studies Projects yield a new or revised FIRM with FRPs. However, sometimes a Project is used to capture data for reports, community planning, engagement and outreach efforts or Risk MAP measures and never yields a final map.

MIP users are assigned one of three different access levels. A user's access level determines what they have access to in the system. See Access Levels in the Getting Started section.

Studies Business Flow Diagram

Official MIP Guidance Document

FEMA has created an official MIP Guidance Document that identifies all existing MIP Studies business rules and processes. This document and several supporting technical references will be published on fema.gov in May 2017 and can be found in the Guidance FEMA Library Container

Getting Started

Login Instructions

To navigate to the Study Workbenches, users login by entering their user name and password on the MIP homepage, and then select the Workbench Tab in the top grey ribbon on the MIP homepage. Once under the Workbench Tab, the user will see either one or two Study tabs based on their Study Access Level. All users will see a Study Task tab which will take the user to their Task Workbench. Project Access Users will also see the Study Project Tab which will take them to their Project Workbench.

Access Levels

There are three user Access Levels in the MIP: Project Access Level, Task + Earned Value (EV) Access Level, and Task Access Level. Each Access Level plays a unique role in the MIP Studies and will be assigned to a user when their account is set up.

Available Actions

Access Level

Project

Task + EV

Task

Create Project

X

Create Purchase

X

Create Task

X

Update Task Progress

X

X

Assign Task

X

X

X

Receive Assigned Task

X

X

X

Complete Task

X

X

X

MIP Studies Access Level

Project Access

These users are the Project Creators/Owners. They create and manage Projects and assign Tasks. Regional Champions and Regional Program Management Leads (RPMLs) will fall into this category.

Task + EV Access

These users can view and manage financials and Project status.

Task Access

These users are the Producers. They complete Tasks that are assigned to them. The large majority of MIP Users will fall in this category.

Purchases and Tasks Overview

MIP Studies consists of five Purchase groups: Discovery, Data Development, Preliminary Map Production, Post Preliminary Map Production, and Outreach. Within these Purchase Groups, there are a total of 18 individual Purchases (identified as the first bullet level below). Within the individual Purchases there are a total of 112 Tasks (identified as the sub bullet level below). Various Tasks capture Earned Value (EV) information. Depending on the Task, EV is either required, optional, or not an option. NOTE: If a user chooses not to track EV, no cost data will appear in the associated MARS report. Tasks which track EV are noted below.

Discovery

Discovery

Discovery Data Capture (EV Required)

Independent Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) (EV Required)

Key Decision Point (KDP) One

KDP Zero

Validation

Data Development

Alluvial Fan

Alluvial Fan Data Capture (EV Required)

Independent QA/QC (EV Required)

KDP One

KDP Zero

Validation

Base Map

Base Map Data Capture (EV Required)

Independent QA/QC (EV Required)

KDP One

KDP Zero

Validation

Coastal

Coastal Data Capture (EV Required)

Independent QA/QC (EV Required)

KDP One

KDP Zero

Validation

Draft FIRM DB

Draft FIRM Database Capture (EV Required)

Independent QA/QC (EV Required)

KDP Two

Validation

Floodplain Mapping

Floodplain Mapping Data Capture (EV Required)

Independent QA/QC (EV Required)

KDP One

KDP Zero

Validation

Flood Risk Products (FRP)

FRP Data Capture (EV Required)

Independent QA/QC (EV Required)

KDP One

KDP Zero

Validation

General

General Data Capture (EV Optional)

Independent QA/QC (EV Optional)

KDP One

KDP Zero

Validation

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Data Capture (EV Required)

Independent QA/QC (EV Required)

KDP One

KDP Zero

Validation

Hydrology

Hydrology Data Capture (EV Required)

Independent QA/QC (EV Required)

KDP One

KDP Zero

Validation

Levee

Levee Data Capture (EV Required)

LAMP Data Capture (EV Required)

Independent QA/QC of Levee (EV Required)

Independent QA/QC of LAMP (EV Required)

KDP One

KDP Zero

Validation of Levee

Validation of LAMP

Survey

Survey Data Capture (EV Required)

Independent QA/QC (EV Required)

KDP One

KDP Zero

Validation

Terrain

Terrain Data Capture (EV Required)

Independent QA/QC (EV Required)

KDP One

KDP Zero

Validation

Topographic

Existing Topographic Data Capture (EV Optional)

New Topographic Data Capture (EV Required)

Independent QA/QC of Existing Topographic Data (EV Optional)

Independent QA/QC of New Topographic Date (EV Required)

KDP One

KDP Zero

Validation of Existing Topographic Data

Validation of New Topographic Data

Preliminary Map Production

Preliminary

Produce Preliminary Products Data Capture (EV Required)

Independent QA/QC (EV Required)

KDP Two

KDP Three

Quality Review Three (QR3)

Validation

Distribute Preliminary Products

Post Preliminary Processing

Due Process

Appeal Start Docket Approval

Consolidate Flood Hazard Determination (FHD)

Initiate Comment/Appeal Period

KDP Four

Populate FHD

QR4 Part 1

QR4 Part 2

Record Appeal/Comment

Validation for Record Appeal/Comment

Due Process Management (EV Required)

Final Map Production and Distribution

Develop Final Mapping Products Data Capture

Distribute Revalidation

Finalize Letter of Final Determination (LFD)

KDP Five

LFD Approval

LFD Docket

Prepare Revalidation

QR5

QR6

QR7

QR8

Revalidation Approval

Review Revalidation

Suspension Notification Letters

Validation

TSDN Data Capture

FEDD File Data Capture

Final Mapping Management (EV Required)

Outreach

Outreach

CCO Meeting Data Capture (EV Optional)

Feedback Data Capture

Event Meeting Data Capture (EV Optional)

Studies Workbench

The MIP Studies Workbenches are the launching point for all MIP Studies users. There are three MIP Studies Workbenches, Project Workbench, Task Workbench, and Track Tasks Workbench. Tasks are assigned to MIP Studies users and appear on these respective Workbenchs. To navigate to the Studies Workbenches, users must first log in to the MIP and then select the Workbench tab. Based on their Access Level, users will then see either the Study Project tab (which contains the Project Workbench, the Study Task tab (which contains both the Tasks Workbench and the Track Tasks Workbench), or both.

Project Studies Workbench

The Project Studies Workbench is the launching point for all Project Level Access Users. This Workbench will allow Project Level Access users to create, edit, assign, and track any assigned MIP Studies Projects or Tasks. Project Access Level Users can populate the Project Studies Workbench by searching individual case number or by selecting the View All Projects link. Once the table is populated sort by selecting the table headers or filter by utilizing the search bar.

Studies Project Workbench

Task Workbench

The Task Studies Workbench is the launching point for all MIP Users assigned to a Task. The Task Studies Workbench allows users to edit, assign, and track any assigned MIP Studies Tasks. For Task +EV and Task Access Level users only, the Tasks assigned to the user and have a status of In Progress or New will be visible on the Task Studies Workbench. The Filtered option is selected by default, which displays an empty table. Users can view individual Tasks by entering a Case Number or multiple Tasks by selecting Active or Completed. Only Project Access Level users can view completed Tasks on this workbench. Sort by selecting the table headers or filter by utilizing the search bar.

The Studies Task Workbench can be customized based on user preferences. Users can select the Customize Display button and then choose any or all of the following Task Details: Task Type, Task Status, Assigned To, Task Organization, Task Last Modified Date, and Task Created Date. Once saved, the customized display settings will be retained until any further changes are made. Users can view Details for individual Tasks by selecting the icon to the left of each Case Number.

Studies Task Workbench

Task+EV Workbench

The Task+EV Studies Workbench, labeled as the Track Progress Workbench, is accessible only for those that have Task+EV access. The Track Progress Workbench is the launching point for all MIP Users who have been Tasked to track cost related information. The Track Progress Workbench allows users to edit the Actual Start & End Date, Percentage Complete, Dollars Spent, and As of Date for each selected Task. Sort by selecting the table headers or filter by utilizing the search bar.

Tasks appear on a user's Track Progress Workbench as soon as they are assigned, and remain on that user's Track Progress Workbench until 90 days after the completion and 90 days after 100% progress complete.

The Track Task Progress Workbench can be customized based on user preferences. The Filtered option is selected by default, which displays an empty table. Users can view individual Tasks by by entering a Case Number or multiple Tasks by selected Active, Recently Completed, or All. Sort by selecting the table headers or filter by utilizing the search bar. Users can select the Customize Display button and then choose any or all of the following Task Details: Project Name, Purchase Name, Task Type, Type Name,Task Description, Geopgraphy, Percent Complete, Dollars Spent, As of Date, Baseline Start Date, Baseline End Date, Negotiated Cost, Actual Start Date, Actual End Date, and Projected Date (LFD, Preliminary). Once saved, the customized display settings will be retained until any further changes are made. Users can view Details for individual Tasks by selecting the icon to the left of each Case Number.

Track Progress Workbench

Task+EV users can view and update percent complete and dollars spent for Tasks within their Organization that have been assigned to them.

To update a user would select the desired Task and a pop-up window would appear, allow for user inputs.
Edit Track Progress Workbench

Track Progress Editable Fields

Additional editable fields may appear with the the various Track Progress Pop-Up windows based on the Task that is selected. For example the Projected LFD Date will appear if the LFD Docket Task is selected.

Updating Percent Complete and Dates

Task level users cannot edit Task progress or dates. If any updates to these fields need to be made, they should be coordinated with the RPML.

Dashboard

The Dashboard is available to all Studies users and can be used to monitor Study statuses. The Dashboard shows all Project Name, Project Owner and Phase, Status, Purchase Status, and Task status. Sort by selecting the table headers or filter by utilizing the search bar.

The Filtered option is selected by default, which displays an empty table. Users can view individual Projects by entering a Case Number or multiple Projects by selecting a Region (to view all projects in a specific Region). Users can view all Projects by selecting the All option. The Studies Dashboard can be customized based on user preferences. The Studies Dashboard allows users to choose default display settings by selecting the Customize Display button and then choosing a Region and/or Case #, as well as any or all of the following Display Columns: Case #, Project Name, Phase, Status, Purchase Status, Task Status, SPI, CPI, and Project Owner List. Once saved, the customized display settings will be applied to all future Studies Dashboard sessions until any further changes are made.

Studies Dashboard

The Purchase Status and Task Status columns display the number of completed Purchases/Tasks out of the number of total Purchases/Tasks with that master Project.

Each Purchase Status and Task Status field has a hyperlink, which when selected will display the corresponding pop-up window. By clicking on the hyperlinks the following screens will appear:

Purchase Status Dashboard

The Purchase Status window displays each Purchase Name, Purchase Status, and the Last Date Updated assoicated with the Project. The Purchase status within the Purchase Status Window is marked complete when all the Task within a Purchase are complete. Sort by selecting the table headers or filter by utilizing the search bar.

Task Status Dashboard

The Task Status window displays each Task Name, Task Status, Last Date Updated, and Assigned to. The Task status within the Task Status Window is marked complete when upon submittal of the Task. Sort by selecting the table headers or filter by utilizing the search bar.

Refreshing the Studies Dashboard

The Studies Dashboard is refreshed automatically every two hours.

Tools and Links Upload

The Tools and Links option for uploading files in the MIP is consistent across Studies, Amendments and Revisions. Users are able to upload the following document types:

Correspondence

Supporting Artifacts

FBS Reports

More details about the functionality of the Tool and Links option is written out in the Data Upload User Care document for reference.

Task Flow

Task Flow: Tasks may be assigned any of the following statuses: New, In Progress, Submitted, and Completed. The system will automatically change the status of each Task after users complete the required steps. A user with Project Access may also manually change the Task status. The general flow of the Task assignment process from creation through completion as well as accompanying notifications is described below.

A Task is created and assigned to one or more users

Any user that has created a Task or had a Task assigned to them can assign it to another user

The assigned user(s) will see the Task on their Task Workbench

From their Task Workbench, the user(s) can either assign the Task to other user(s) and/or populate the Task themselves

When a user works on a Task, they can either Save it or Submit it

Partially populated Tasks can be Saved to return to later

When a Task is Submitted three things happen:

The Task status is marked as Submitted (NOTE: Validation Tasks, QRs, and Approval Tasks will be set to Completed)

It is removed from all user's Task Workbenches

A notification is sent to everyone assigned to that Task or Project and the Project Creator

A user with Task+EV or Project Access will then navigate to the Track Task Workbench and set the Percent Complete field to 100%

Tasks are always accessible on the Project Creators Project Workbench, so if a Task has been completed and needs to be reopened for some reason, the Project Creator can locate it and reassign it

Validaton Flow: Users enter and/or upload data into the MIP using Data Capture Tasks, and often the Project Creator associates a Validation Task to allow the submitted data to be appropriately vetted. The path a Task follows through the validation process is described below.

A Project Creator creates a purchase with a Data Capture Task for data to be entered, and associates the appropriate validation Task(s) for the entered data to be checked

They assign the Data Capture Task to the appropriate producer and the validation Task(s) to the appropriate validator

Data is entered and/or uploaded in to the Data Capture Task

The producer submits the Task and marks it as submitted

The submitted data is then displayed in all associated Validation Tasks and the Validator can view it and either approve or reject it

If the Validator accepts the data submission, the Validation Task is completed and the Study can progress

If the Validator rejects the data submission, the validation Task is completed and the Data Capture Task is automatically reopened for corrections. When the producer re-submits the data, all associated Validation and QAQC Tasks are automatically reopened and available to the Validator to review the data. Please note reopened Validation Tasks status are listed as In Progress.

Note: Producer and Validator are used here as general terms - any MIP user can be assigned any Task

Specific Validation Relationships: For specific Validation Relationships please refer to the diagrams below. In addition please refer to the Validation Training PowerPoint located within the Training Section of this User Care Page for more information regarding the overall Validation Process.

Comment History

Comments that are added for a Task appear in the comment history section on all associated Tasks. For example, when a Validation Task is associated with a Data Capture Task, any comments entered in the Data Capture Task appear in the comment history of the Validation Task, and any comments entered in the Validation Task appear in the comment history of the Data Capture Task. This comment history functionality can be used to more easily manage the validation process.

Uploading Studies Data

The data deliverables associated with Tasks in the MIP must be successfully uploaded and validated before a Task can be considered complete. Throughout the various Tasks users have the option to Submit Data. When uploading data users have 2 options:

Upload the Data File directly to the MIP

Sending the Data File to MIP Help for processing

The MIP does not have an upload maxium limit thus it is recommended that users upload Data Files directly to the MIP when possible. If uploading a data file less than 1GB users can use the Direct Upload button within the application. If users are uploading larger files, or simply want faster processing, they should use the Manage Upload button. The Manage Upload button requires the use of Aspera. If Aspera is not downloaded the user will be required to install the client service. Additional information regarding the download process can be found below.

Editing Already Upload Data: Data which has already been uploaded to a Task can be updated/edited by an user who has been assigned to that Task until the Task has been submitted. If a Task has already been submitted but a data file needs to be updated, there is no need to contact MIP Help. Rather, please contact the appropriate Project Owner and indicate the need to update a data file to an already completed Task. Project Level Access users can re-open Purchases and Tasks as needed, including Data Capture Tasks. CDS highly recommends that users coordinate all data edits and additions with the Project Owner

Data Upload Validation Process: All Project data uploaded to the MIP through a Project Workflow needs to be reviewed and validated for completeness against the current Data Capture standards by a MIP super-user, typically a MIP Black Belt. This process is completed after uploading the file and when a user selects the Run Validation button. Selecting the Run Validation button will then trigger metadata validation. If the metadata validation passes, DVT is automatically started right after metadata validation for FIRM Database capture tasks. For the results of any validation, select the View Details link which will provide more information on the results of the auto validation. If the metadata validation status displays Failed, the View Details link provides specific information on what part of the metadata failed the review. In some instances there may be a need to bypass a failing DVT validation. Common bypass needs are described in the DVT Guidance in the Gudiance and Standards Document (G&S). If you feel that the DVT validation has failed your submission when it should not have, please contact MIP help and provide your case number, validation URL, and reasoning.

Please Note: For the Metadata validation process to work the CID in the metadata file should match the CID that was selected during the Purchase Creation. In addition, for Tasks that involve DVT Validation, the CID to validate selected during task creation should match the CID within the metadata file and the CID in the file naming convention

Validation of Data Files

This data upload validation process must be completed regardless of upload method (ie. File Expoler or MIP Help). If a data file has be uploaded or modified users must open the assoicated Task and select the Run Validation button to complete the validation process.

Uploading Data via File Explorer: Users can upload data files outside of a Task via File Explorer. Please refer to the Offical FEMA Guidance to determine when it is acceptable to use File Explorer as a means to Upload Data. Steps to complete this process include:

Access File Explorer via the Tools and Links Tab

Locate the Project file, via the Studies Project Case Number, in which you would like to upload data to. This can be done by using the Search Box

Expand the Project folder to locate the Purchase folder, continue to expand until you locate the Task file in which you would like to upload the data to

Select the Task file you would like the data to be uploaded to and select the Upload button

A second window will display allowing users to determine the submission method. Either directly to the MIP or via sending the data file to MIP Help. Based on the selection of submission method various required fields will be displayed

Upload via MIP: Users must chose the file which they would like to upload and then select the Upload button. Optional fields include Internet Connection Speed and File Size

Mail the Data: Users must select the Media Type (CD/DVD or Hard Drive) and the remaining denoted required fields

Once all the required fields are completed a user must select the Submit button. This will start the uploading process/denote that data files were submitted

For more information about how to use File Explorer to retrieve already submitted data files, please refer to the Searching the MIP section of this User Care

Considerations

You can only upload data to Tasks in which you are assigned to and that have been submitted. In addition, uploading data files via File Explorer does currently support the Validation Process. Thus, it is always recommended to complete the data submission via the Tasks or when otherwise directed by the Offical FEMA Guidenace

System Instructions

The following system instructions provide users step by step instructions on how to complete each screen. Each section does include some FEMA official MIP Guidance, however for complete guidance please refer to the FEMA Official MIP Guidance Document which identifies all existing MIP Studies business rules and processes.

Project Planning

MIP users that have Project Level access have the freedom to set up a Study Project based on exactly which activities are necessary for that Project. Users can enter Project level information, for example: name, Region, contract information, etc., and then create Purchases and Tasks within the Project as necessary. Project Planning options within the Project Workbench allows Project access users to create Projects, Purchases, and Tasks in the MIP.

Create a Project

To create a new Study Project, a User with Project Access level would click on the Create New Project button which is located on the Project Studies Workbench screen.

Project Workbench

The only editable sections on Create a Project are Project Title, Project Status, Lead Region, P4 Project ID, other Regions, and the Comments Fields.

Create A Project

Selecting the Lead Region

If a Project encompasses more than one Region, the user should select a lead Region. If the Project only impacts one Region, there is no need to select a second Region. Once a user selects submit, they cannot change the Lead Region. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button.

Selecting Multiple Regions

The system allows the user to select multiple Regions. Multiple Regions should be selected when a Project impacts more than one Region. While this is rare, for example, this can be selected when a watershed crosses Regional boundaries.

Project Status

Project Status can be manually updated by the Project Access Level user at any time. Status Options include: Active, On-Hold, Completed, and Closed.

After the Project is created the user can then enter any contacts associated with the Studies Project, any Contract Information, and any Change Request Information. Note: The first two digits of a case number represent the fiscal year that the Project was created, which is not always the same as the fiscal year in which the funds were obligated.

Create A Project

Steps include:

A user can add Project Contacts by selecting the Add button within the Contacts Table

The user will then be required to enter the Contact Type, Name, and Email Address. Additional information can also be stored in this screen

Once those fields are completed the user must select the Add button
Add Project Contact Information Popup

A user can add Contract Information by selecting the Add button within the Contract Information Table

The user will then be required to enter the Funding Region, Federal Fiscal Year, Organization Type, Organization Name, Cost Type, Contract/Agreement Number, and Task Order Number. Additional information can also be stored in this screen

Once those fields are completed the user must select the Add button
Add Contract Information Popup

Project Contract Information

Contract Information must be added in order to create a Task. Additional contract information can be added after the Project is created as new work is purchased for the Project. When a Contract is added to a Project, Task + EV users with that same Organization and assigned to the Task will have the ability to update the Earned Value information for those Tasks within that Studies Project.

A user can add Change Request Information at any time by selecting the Add button within the Change Request Table

The user will then be required to enter the Change Request Number. Additional information can also be stored in this screen

Once those fields are completed the user must select the Add button
Add Change Request Popup

Once all the associated Contacts and Contracts have been added to the Project, the user can then move onto Create a Purchase

To reach the Create a Purchase the user can either click on the Purchases button on the bottom of the screen or click on the Purchases tab on the tool bar

Updating Project Status

The Project Status can be updated manually by a Project Level Access user, by editing the Project on the Project Workbench. Putting a Project on-hold stops Earned Value (EV) tracking for that Project. In addition, changing a Project Status will not automatically generate a change to any Purchase or Task status associated with that Project.

Reopening a Project

A Project can be reopened by a Project Access Level User by selecting the Project and clicking the Edit button. To reopen the Project simply change the status to Active. Reopening a Project will not automatically generate a change to any Purchase/Task status associated with that Project.

Create a Purchase

The Purchases Tab provides an overview of all the Purchases and connected Tasks associated with the specific Project. From this screen, a Project Access level user can create, edit, or delete a Purchase as well as create, edit, or delete a Task. Please note: that only certain fields are editable once a Purchase has been created, Purchase Description and Purchase Contacts. In addition, if a Purchase is deleted all the assoicated Tasks will be automatically deleted.

Purchase Table

To create a new Purchase a user with Project Access level would follow these steps:

Select the Create Purchase button

Once on the Create Purchase page the user is required to complete the Purchase Group and the Purchase before entering a Purchase Name. The user may also select the Purchase Type Indicator and enter a Purchase Description before completing the Geography section (a full List of Purchase Groups and Purchases can be found in the Getting Started Section).

Purchase Type Indicators include:

Revised Prelim

Physical Map Revision (PMR)

Large Scale Automatic Engineering (LSAE)

Base Level Engineering(BLE)

Advisory BFE

Create Purchase

Purchase Type Indicators

If a Purchase Type Indicator is added to a Purchase that selected Indicator (Revised Prelim, PMR, LSAE, BLE) will be inserted in the Purchase Title across all associated Tasks.

Publicly Available Data

Certain Purchases will allow for users to indicate whether or not data which is uploaded should be made publicly available via FRiSEL. Those Purchases include: Hydraulics, Hydrology, Coastal, FRP, Draft FIRM DB, and Floodplain Mapping. Users will see an additional editable feild when creating those Purchases to either select Yes or No to make the data publicly avaiable. Project Level Access user can update this field at anytime. Changes to this editable field will be reflective in FRiSEL 24 hours after the change is saved.

Within the Create Purchase screen the Project Access level user will also be able to associate one or more Geography(ies) to the Purchase to define the area that has been scoped to perform FEMA funded work. Geographies are categorized into three types: a HUC Level and Watershed, a State and County, or a Community CID. Filtering by Geography type allows the user to select one or more desired Geographies to add to the purchase. Keep in mind that Tasks within the same purchase will have the same Geography. Once a Geography is defined and a purchase created, this Geography cannot be updated so it is critical that the correct Geography is selected when the purchase is created.

To add Geography a Project Level Access user would follow these steps:

To add the desired Available Geography, the user needs to select the row and then select the Add Geography button

When searching for the desired Geography, Users can search by HUC Level and Watershed Name, OR State and County, OR Community CID. Each search option will populate the Available Geography Table below. Users can also import Geographies from other Purchases within that Project by selecting the Purchase Drop down and then the desired Purchase. This will populate the Available Geography Table with geopgraphies from that Purchase.

Add Geography Information Popup

A user can also remove any already added Geography by simply highlighting the desired row and then selecting the Remove button

Removing a Geography

Once a Purchase is completed, the Geography added to the Purchase cannot be removed without submitting a MIP Help Ticket. When making a request to MIP Help requesting geography/geographies be edited or removed, users should send only the list of geographies to be edited or removed. The list of geographies that need to remain within the Purchase should not be included. If there are no Tasks included in a Purchase with geography to be edited or removed, CDS recommends that users reach out to the Project Owner and request the Purchase be deleted and recreated with the proper geopgraphies, rather than contacting MIP Help.

Also on the Create a Purchase page, the Project Level Access user will be able to add contacts to the Purchase. Steps include:

A user can add Purchase Contacts by selecting the Add button within the Contacts Table.

The user will then be required to enter the Contact Type, Name, and email Address. Additional information can also be stored in this screen

Once those fields are completed the user must select the Save button. Please Note: anyone identified as a Purchase Contact will not receive any system notifications

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Add Purchase Contact Information Popup

Once the Purchase is complete it will appear on the list of Purchases under the Purchase Tab within the Studies Project. A Project Level Access user will only then be able to create any associated Tasks. Please note, these Tasks will have the same Geography as the Purchase.

Purchase Status

Purchase Status can be manually updated by the Project Access Level user at any time. Status Options include: Active, On-Hold, Completed, and Closed.

Updating Purchase Status: The Purchase Status is driven by the individual Tasks within that Purchase. It must be updated manually by a Project Level Access user in order to reflect a Complete status for the Purchase, by editing the Purchase on the Project Workbench. Putting a Purchase on-hold does not stop Earned Value (EV) tracking for that Purchase.

Reopening a Purchase

A Purchase can be reopened by a Project Access Level User by selecting the Purchase and clicking the Edit button. To reopen the Purchase simply change the status to Active. Reopening a Purchase will not automatically generate a change to any Task status associated with that Purchase. In addition reopening/changing a Purchase status does update the Study Tracker Map.

Purchase Title Number Sequencing

Once a Purchase is created, the system will automatically place a number within the Purchase Title. These numbers will be sequential based on the order in which the Purchases are created.

Create a Task

To Create a Task, a Project Level Access User must first select which Purchase they would like to create the Task within. Once a Purchase is selected the Task Table will auto populate to display any already created Tasks. Once the Purchase is selected a user can choose to either create, edit, or delete a Task. Please note: While the system does not require Tasks be created in a certain order, some Tasks are dependant on others. Please refer to the Purchase Group Overviews for more information regarding which order Tasks should be created/completed.

To create a new Task, the user can click on the Create Task button on the bottom of Task Table

Create Task Workbench

Once on the Create a Task page, the user will be able select the desired Task. Steps include:

A user should start by selecting a Task from the Task drop down. Each Task drop down is predetermined based on which Purchase the Task is being created for

A user can then enter a Task Name. Examples of Task names are provided in the Task specific sections below

A user can then enter a Baseline Task Start and End Date

A user can also choose to enter a Task Description. A Task description can add more detailed information specific to the Task. This information is visible on the Task Workbench.

A user may have the option to indicate if the Task should track Earned Value (EV) or not. EV is required for some Tasks, thus this option will already be selected in those situations. For a list of Tasks that require EV information please review the Purchase & Tasks Overview section.

Create Non-EV Task

If the Task tracks Earned Vaule(EV) either because its is required or if chosen, a user will be able to add Contract Information. Steps include:

A user is required to enter Contract information

A user should start by selecting which Task Order Number they would like to associate with the Task. The Organization Type and Name will auto generate based on the information prepopulated in the Create Project Steps

A user can then enter the Current Negotiated Cost if the Task requires that field.

Once all required fields are completed the user must select the Add/Edit Cost button to add the Contract Information to the Task.

Create EV Task

Also on the Create a Task page, a user will be able to Assign the Task. To filter choose either Name, Organization Name, Access-Level, OR a Region. Once the available users list is produced the user will then have to select the desired user(s). Steps include:

To Assign the Task, the user needs to select the row and then select the Add User(s) button

A user can also remove any already added user(s) by simply highlighting the desired row and then selecting the Remove User(s) button

Once the Task is submitted users cannot remove assigned users. Users must submit a MIP Help Ticket to remove assigned users

Once all the required fields are completed a user must select the Submit button.

Once the Task is complete it will appear on the list of Tasks under the Task Tab within the Studies Project once the associated Purchase is highlighted.

Task Status

Task Statuses can be manually updated by the Project Access Level user at any time. Status Options include: New, In Progress, On Hold, Submitted, Completed, Closed

Updating Task Status: The Task Status is driven by the progress of that Task. If the Task has been created but not opened, it is marked as New. If a Task has been opened and saved but not submitted, it is marked as In-Progress. If a Task is submitted, it is marked as Submitted. Tasks will show as Completed only after the Percent Complete field is updated to 100% by the appropriate users and any existing assoicated Validation/QAQC Tasks have been completed. Task statuses can be updated manually by a Project Level Access user, by editing the Task on the Project Workbench. Putting a Task on-hold does not stop Earned Value (EV) tracking for that Task. Please Note: The Status of Closed and Submitted will only apply to Tasks and/or Projects submitted or closed after December 8, 2017

Reopening a Task

A Task can be reopened by a Project Access Level User by selecting the Task and clicking the Edit button. To reopen the Task simply change the status to In Progress. If users were assigned to that Task previously, once that Task status has been changed to In-Progress that Task will reappear on that users Task Workbench. Reopening a Task will not automatically generate a change to any Purchase status associated with that Task

Task Title Number Sequencing

Once a Task is created, the system will automatically place a number within the Task Title. These numbers will be sequential based on the order in which the Tasks are created.

Full details on the Tasks that can be created for each Purchase is included in the following guidance and organized by Purchase Group.

Discovery Purchase Group

Discovery Purchase objectives:

Engage watershed stakeholders to start the foundation of building a relationship throughout the Project

Understand the needs of the communities in a watershed

Introduce or enhance flood risk discussions

Balance local needs with FEMA's resources and plan for a possible flood risk Project

Discovery activities include developing a community/watershed stakeholder engagement plan, gathering data and information, developing a Discovery Map and Discovery Report, and engaging watershed stakeholders at the Discovery Meeting(s). If it is decided that a flood risk Project may be appropriate, Discovery activities also include engaging with communities to discuss expected changes to flood hazard information, defining the scope of the Flood Risk Project, and outlining with Project stakeholders the expected next steps (e.g., products and services to be provided, timeline, outcomes, roles/responsibilities, data sources).

Discovery Purchase

This purchase will allow a user to Capture Discovery Data, Validate Discovery Data, and complete an Independent QA/QC, if applicable.

Purpose: Capture information from the different phases of Discovery including meeting dates and final deliverables.

Tasks: The Tasks available in the Discovery Purchase include:

KDP Zero

KDP One

Discovery Data Capture

Discovery Data Validation

Discovery Data Independent QA/QC

Data Upload:

For detailed information about the data requirements for upload as well as the required folder structure please reference the FEMA Data Capture Technical Reference, Data Capture - General and Data Capture - Workflow Details and related discovery guidance documents. The Discovery Roles Clarification document will denote the deliverable responsibilities for both the Lead and Support Discovery providers.

Validation:

All Project data uploaded to the MIP through a Project workflow needs to be reviewed and validated for completeness against the current Data Capture standards by a MIP super-user, typically a MIP Black Belt Production and Technical Services (PTS) staff typically located at the Regional Service Center (RSC) responsible for tracking and monitoring Projects, data validation, and performing quality reviews.

Create Discovery Purchase & Tasks

A Discovery purchase will often include multiple contract providers. Therefore, Project creators will need to be aware of the different Discovery roles, including Discovery Lead and Discovery Support. Lead and Support roles are needed for each phase of analysis. The Lead uploads the Discovery information to the MIP and the Support team is Tasked with providing the information to the Lead to finalize deliverables. Project creators will need to create separate Discovery Tasks to accommodate the multiple contract providers involved during Discovery. Refer to the Discovery Roles Clarification document.

While in the purchase creation process, a Project Level Access user would locate the Discovery purchase by selecting the Discovery Purchase Group. Once that option is selected the Purchase dropdown will auto-populate and the option for the Discovery purchase will be made available. During the purchase creation, the Project Level Access user will also be able to select a Purchase Type Indicator from the auto-populated list.

Once a Project Level Access user has created the purchase, they would then be able to create the relevant Tasks associated with the specific Purchase as listed in the Purchases and Tasks Overview section. Below are recommendations for the Discovery Tasks. If followed, the Discovery Tasks will be more consistently created throughout the FEMA Regions.

FEMA Official MIP Studies Guidance Highlights:

Purchase Geography: A Discovery purchase should have a geography defined by a watershed, typically a HUC8. However, the system does allow Project creators to create a Discovery purchase for various geographic entities including watershed unit (HUC 4,6,8,10,12). All communities within a selected HUC will be included as part of the Discovery purchase unless edited or refined by the Project creator.

It should be noted that there are instances that the Discovery Task geography would not be at the watershed level, in those instances the correct level should be selected and where HUC and/or Watershed name are referenced, the correct geography name should be used in its place (see Task Name below for examples).

Purchase Contacts: PTS, CERC or CTP Lead

Purchase Field Description: Identify if the Purchase is specific to Coastal or Levee versus a Discovery Project for a Watershed.

Purchase Type Indicator: Not applicable

Tasks Required to Support Purchase

KDP 0 and 1

Validation

Base Map Data Capture and Existing Topographic Data Capture Tasks and purchases to support the collection of leverage information and data.

Task Name: If the Discovery is for:

A Watershed the recommended naming is - HUC number and name_ST

A Coastal area the recommended naming is - Coastal_Body of Water Name_Geography name/s_ST

Discovery roles clarification: Include Lead or Supt (for support) at the end of the Discovery Task name, to clearly denote the organization's role in the Discovery Task if there are multiple mapping partners involved.

Task Description: If Task name is populated as recommended then description is not needed, but if Task name is not information should include:

EV Information: Will be tracked at the Task Level for the Discovery Data Capture Task and the Discovery Independent QA/QC Task

Capture Discovery Data Task

Task Start: Data Capture starts once confirmation is received that both KDP 0 and KDP 1 have been completed.

Below is the view of the Capture Discovery Task. On this screen,a user will see the following sections:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, Baseline Task Start and End Dates. This also includes Geography (ies) and Comment History.

Comments Section allows the user to enter any relevant comments. These comments will be visible within the Discovery Validation and Discovery Independent QA/QC Tasks

Capture Discovery Task

The only editable sections of this Task are the Submit Data, Analysis, add Leverage, and Comments sections. Steps include:

Adding Discovery Preparation Information by selecting the Add button under the Prepare section. This includes any activities and deliverables that occur prior to the Discovery Meeting. Deliverables are referenced in the Data Capture Standards

and the Discovery Roles Clarification document.

The user will then be required to enter the Description. A user may choose to upload a file and enter comments

It is not required to have an upload to enter Description and Comment information

Once those fields are completed the user must select the Save button

The user is able to add multiple lines of information in the Prepare section. Each Deliverable should get its own line item where a description, upload, and comments can be added.
Add Preparation Information Popup

A user can also add Discovery Meeting information by selecting the Add button under the Execute section. Deliverables are references in the Data Capture Standards and the Discovery Roles Clarification document.

The user will then be required to enter Meeting Description and the Meeting Date. A user may choose to enter the Meeting Time, Meeting Location and Comments

A user can also choose to upload an Attendance File or Execution File

Once those fields are completed the user must select the Save button

The user is able to add multiple meeting entries in the Execute section.
Add Discovery Meeting Information Popup

A user can add Post Discovery data by selecting the Add button under the Post Discovery section

The user will then be required to enter the Description and Choose a File to upload. A user may choose to enter comments

Once those fields are completed the user must select the Save button
Add Post Discovery Meeting Information Popup

A user can add Leverage to the Task by selecting the Add button under the Leverage section

The user will then be required to enter Quantity, Type, Unit, Contributed By, Federal Fiscal Year, and Comments

Once those fields are completed the user must select the Save button
Add Leverage Popup

A user can select the Save button at any point during this process or once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can select the Submit button

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct and all deliverables have been uploaded before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

Discovery Validation Task

Below is the view of the Validate Discovery Task. From this screen a user will see:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, Baseline Task Start and End Dates. This also includes Geography(ies) and Comment history

Submit Data Section allows the user to view uploaded data in File Explorer and the validation status of the data uploaded

Validation Status allows the user to either reject or approve the Task, enter the reviewer name and upload the necessary validation checklists as well as provide general comments related to this validation

Validate Discovery Task

The only editable sections of this Task are the Validation Status fields. Steps include:

A user must select Approve or Reject Validation

Next a user can upload a Validation file

After selecting the file a user must select the Upload File button to have the file saved to the Task

A reviewer can also enter any comments regarding the validation Task

A user can select the Save button at any point during this process or once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can select the Submit button

Validation Task Flow

Please review the Task Flow section within the Getting Started portion of User Care to learn more about the Validation Task Flow.

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

Discovery Independent QA/QC Task

Below is the view of the Independent QA/QC Discovery Data Task. From this screen a user will see:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, Baseline Task Start and End Dates. This also includes Geography(ies) and Comment history

Submit Data Section allows the user to view uploaded data in File Explorer and the validation status of the data uploaded

QA/QC Status allows the user to either reject or approve the Task, enter the reviewer name and upload the necessary QA/QC checklists as well as provide general comments related to this independent review.

Independent QA/QC Discovery Task

The only editable sections of this Task are the Independent QA/QC Status fields. Steps include:

A user must select Approve or Reject Validation

Next a user can upload a QA/QC file

After selecting the file a user must select the Upload File button to have the file saved to the Task

A reviewer can also enter any comments regarding the QA/QC Task

A user can select the Save button at any point during this process or once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can select the Submit button

Validation Task Flow

Please review the Task Flow section within the Getting Started portion of User Care to learn more about the Validation Task Flow.

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

Data Development Purchase Group

Purchases and Tasks Overview provides a full list of data development purchases

Each purchase listed above contains the option of KDP 0 and 1. However, if KDP 0 and 1 were previously completed during Discovery they are not required during data development. Community initiated Projects will start at KDP2. Please note: While the system does not require Tasks be created in a certain order, some Tasks are dependant on others. Data Capture Tasks within the Data Development Purchase Group should always be created and completed prior to any Validation or QAQC Tasks.

Alluvial Fan Purchase

This purchase will allow a user to Capture, Validate, and complete an Independent QA/QC of Alluvial Fan Data, and complete KDP Zero and One.

Purpose: This Task will be used when new Alluvial Fan Analysis is performed or provided as leveraged data. The purpose of this Task is for the Mapping Partner (PTS, CTP) to collect required data for the proposed alluvial fan analysis, and to capture Alluvial Fan Submittal information, per the Data Capture Standards.

All Project data uploaded to the MIP through a Project Workflow needs to be reviewed and validated for completeness against the current Data Capture standards by a MIP super-user, typically a MIP Black Belt

Create Alluvial Fan Purchase & Tasks

While in the purchase creation process a Project Level Access user would locate the Alluvial Fan purchase by selecting the Data Development Purchase Group. Once that option is selected the Purchase dropdown will auto-populate and the option for the Alluvial Fan will be made available. During the purchase creation, the Project Level Access user will also be able to select a Purchase Type Indicator from the auto-populated list.

Once a Project Level Access user has created the purchase, the user would then be able to create the relevant Tasks associated with the specific Purchase as listed in the Purchases and Tasks Overview section of this document.

FEMA Official MIP Studies Guidance Highlights:

Purchase Geography: Purchase geography can be county, watershed, multiple CIDs, dependent on the scope of work

Purchase Contacts: Regional FEMA Contact, TO manager, PM for PTS or CTP. This could also include State and Federal Agency contacts

Purchase Field Description: Provide a short narrative of study type (new, re-studied, leveraged), the area studied and unique identifiers of the stakeholders, geography, and communities.

Purchase Type Indicator: PMR or Revised Preliminary as applicable

Tasks Required to Support Purchase:

KDP 0 and 1 if not already completed

Validation

Task Name: Should include a descriptor of the associated Geography(ies) and/or data creator, such as:

Task Description: Consider including whether the Task associated with new, restudied, or leveraged analysis. Consider including a list of stakeholders, the study extent, a description of the associated Geography, and Mapping Partner (PTS/CTP) information. Include any other relevant information the Project Access Level user deems useful.

EV Information: Will be tracked at the Task Level for the Alluvial Fan Data Capture Task and the Alluvial Fan Independent QA/QC Task

Capture Alluvial Fan Task

Task Start: Data capture of alluvial fan starts once confirmation is received that both KDP 0 and KDP 1 have been completed.

The Alluvial Fan Data Capture Task includes the following sections, as shown in the example below

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, Baseline Task Start and End Dates. This also includes Geography(ies) and Comment History

Analysis Section allows the user to indicate details specific to the Task and Leverage information

Comments Section allows the user to enter any relevant comments. These comments will be visible within the Alluvial Fan Validation and Alluvial Fan Independent QA/QC Tasks

Capture Alluvial Fan Task

The only editable sections of this Task are the Submit Data, Analysis, add Leverage, and Comments sections. To edit these sections, steps include:

Upload Alluvial Fan data

After selecting the file to upload, a user must select the Upload File button to have the file saved to the Task

After submitting the file, a user must select the either the Direct Upload button, which uploads the file directly into the MIP, or the Managed Upload button, which engages Aspera software to facilitate a smoother, quicker upload for larger files (>2GB). Reference the Aspera Software instructions for details when using Aspera for the first time.

After uploading the file, select Run Validation button to trigger metadata validation.

Select the View Details link for more information on the results of the auto validation. If the status displays Failed, the View Details link provides specific information on what part of the metadata failed the review.

Indicate which type of Analysis is present.

A user can select from the following options, please select any that apply to the entire Alluvial Fan Submitted:

Alluvial Fan Landforms Exist

Active Alluvial Fan

Inactive Alluvial Fan

Structures are associated with the Alluvial Fan

Add Model or Method information

Under the Model or Method Table, select the Add button.

The user will then be required to choose the Model and enter the Description of Methods and Outputs

Once those fields are completed the user must select the Save button
Add Alluvial Fan Model

Consider including relevant contact information in the Leverage Comments, if possible.

Once those fields are completed the user must select the Save button.
Add Leverage Popup

Add Comments relevant to the Task

The user may add information relating to special disaster events. Describe any foreseeable special requirements, difficulties, limitations or potential risks associated with the Alluvial Fan Data Capture Task.

A user can select the Save button at any point during this process. Once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can select the Submit button

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

Alluvial Fan Validation Task

The Alluvial Fan Validation Task is initiated when the Alluvial Fan Data Capture Task is completed and the data is ready for Independent QA/QC.

The Alluvial Fan Validation Task includes the following sections, as shown in the example below

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, Baseline Task Start and End Dates. This also includes Geography(ies) and Comment history

Submit Data Section allows the user to view uploaded data in File Explorer and the validation status of the data uploaded

Validation Status allows the user to either reject or approve the Task, enter the reviewer name and upload the necessary validation checklists as well as provide general comments related to this validation

Validate Alluvial Fan Task

The only editable sections of this Task are the Validation Status fields. To edit these secrions, steps include:

Approve or Reject Validation (user must select one)

Upload a Validation document

After selecting the file a user must select the Upload File button to have the file saved to the Task.

The Validator can also enter any comments regarding the validation Task.

The user can select the Save button at any point during this process. Once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can select the Submit button

Validation Task Flow

Please review the Task Flow section within the Getting Started portion of User Care to learn more about the Validation Task Flow.

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

Alluvial Fan Independent QA/QC Task

The Independent QA/QC Task is initiated when the Data Capture Task is completed, and the Validation Task is completed/approved. The Independent QA/QC checks the technical correctness of the mapping and submittal files for completeness and quality excellence. This Task may be completed by a Mapping Partner; the Independent QA/QC is conducted by either the same Mapping Partner who completed the Data Capture Task (but by a different and independent production group) or by an independent technical reviewer.

The Alluvial Fan Independent QA/QC Task includes the following sections, as shown in the example below

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, Baseline Task Start and End Dates. This also includes Geography(ies) and Comment history

Submit Data Section allows the user to view uploaded data in File Explorer and the validation status of the data uploaded

QA/QC Status allows the user to either reject or approve the Task, enter the reviewer name and upload the necessary QA/QC checklists as well as provide general comments related to this independent review

Independent QA/QC Alluvial Fan Task

The only editable sections of this Task are the Independent QA/QC Status fields. Steps include:

Approve or Reject QA/QC (user must select one).

If comments must be addressed, the Data Capture Task would be reopened, revised, and resubmitted. The Validation Task would then be reopened for Approval or Rejection.

Upload a QA/QC document

Materials uploaded may be QA/QC documents with comments and resolutions, including Word or Excel documents, screen shots, and/or spatial files.

After selecting the file a user must select the Upload File button to have the file saved to the Task.

The Independent Reviewer may also enter any comments regarding the QA/QC Task, indicating specific attachments relevant to the QA/QC process.

A user can select the Save button at any point during this process. Once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can select the Submit button to submit the Independent QA/QC results.

Validation Task Flow

Please review the Task Flow section within the Getting Started portion of User Care to learn more about the Validation Task Flow.

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

Base Map Purchase

This Purchase will allow a user to Capture Base Map Data, Validate the Base Map Data, and complete an Independent QA/QC and if necessary KDP Zero and One.

Purpose: As it applies to Flood Risk Projects, a base map is defined as the planimetric, or horizontal representation, of map features that show geo-referenced locations, and contain attribute information (i.e., names) about the items. A base map does not include topographic or elevation data. The Mapping Partner performs this activity to upload the base map data and associated metadata to the MIP for auto QA.

All Project data uploaded to the MIP needs to be reviewed and validated for completeness against the current Data Capture standards by a MIP super-user, typically a MIP Black Belt.

Create Base Map Purchase & Tasks

While in the purchase creation process, a Project Level Access user would locate the Base Map purchase by selecting Purchase Group: Data Development, Sharing Risk Awareness, & Mitigation Outreach. Once that option is selected the Purchase dropdown will auto-populate and the option for the Base Map will be made available. During the purchase creation, the Project Level Access user will also be able to select a Purchase Type Indicator from the auto-populated list.

Typically, the base map for a Project is identified and gathered during Discovery, so usually all Discovery purchases should have a base map data capture purchase also to provide a location to upload the base map. A base map purchase may not have much cost associated with it since the coordination to identify the base map may be included in Discovery and the processing of the base map for the final products may be included in later production Tasks. If the Project begins gathering data before there is a discovery purchase or a base map is not identified during discovery, the Project creator should make sure a base map data capture purchase is available to upload the base map in those situations.

Once a Project Level Access user has created the purchase, the user would then be able to create the relevant Tasks associated with the specific Purchase as listed in the Purchases and Tasks Overview section of this document.

FEMA Official MIP Studies Guidance Highlights:

Purchase Geography: When determining the geographies associated with the Base Map purchase, the user should include all communities that appear on the printed FIRMs being revised as per the scope of the subject map revision, unless a community is designated as an "Area Not Included" (ANI) on the FIRM

Capture Base Map Task

Task Start: This data capture Tasks can start once confirmation is received that both KDP 0 and KDP 1 have been completed. This Task should be the first of the data development activities to begin once discovery is complete. This Task should be completed prior to the Topographic Data Development, Field Survey, Hydrology and Hydraulics phases. This will allow for correct coordination of base data between mapping products and engineering products.

Below is the Capture Base Map Task which includes the following sections:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, Baseline Task Start and End Dates. This also includes Geography(ies) and Comment History.

Submit Data Section allows the user to upload Base Map Data and perform the automated Metadata Validation. In the leverage section you should enter the value of any contributed data used for the base map such as orthophotos, planimetric street data, etc. used on the FIRM.

Comments Section allows the user to enter any relevant comments. These comments will be visible within the Base Map Data Validation and Base Map Data Independent QA/QC.

Capture Base Map Task Page

The only editable sections of this Task are the Submit Data, Analysis, add Leverage, and Comments sections. Steps include:

Within the Submit Data Section, A user must select a Data Location from the drop-down menu.

Pre-populated options are listed and a user can select:

MIP - Select this option if data is being uploaded directly to the MIP using the MIP Task or placed directly to the submission folder on File Explorer

MIP Help - Select this option if data is not being uploaded directly to the MIP using the MIP Task or placed directly to the submission folder on File Explorer. Instead this data must be physically sent to CDS for uploading, please see MIP Guidance document for further details on this process.

Upload Base Map data

After selecting the file to upload, a user must select the Upload File button to have the file saved to the Task

After submitting the file, a user must select the either the Direct Upload button, which uploads the file directly into the MIP, or the Managed Upload button, which engages Aspera software to facilitate a smoother, quicker upload for larger files (>2GB). Reference the Aspera Software instructions for details when using Aspera for the first time.

After uploading the file, select Run Validation button to trigger metadata validation.

Select the View Details link for more information on the results of the auto validation. If the status displays Failed, the View Details link provides specific information on what part of the metadata failed the review.

Once those fields are completed the user must select the Save button
Add Leverage Popup

A user can select the Save button at any point during this process or once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can select the Submit button

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

Base Map Validation Task

Below is the view of the Validate Base Map Data Task. From this screen a user will see:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, Baseline Task Start and End Dates. This also includes Geography(ies) and Comment History

Submit Data Section allows the user to view uploaded data in File Explorer and the validation status of the data uploaded

Validation Status allows the user to either reject or approve the Task, enter the reviewer name and upload the necessary validation checklists as well as provide general comments related to this validation

Validate Base Map Task Page

The only editable sections of this Task are the Validation Status fields. Steps include:

A user must select Approve or Reject Validation

Next a user can upload a Validation file

After selecting the file a user must select the Upload File button to have the file saved to the Task

A reviewer can also enter any comments regarding the validation Task

A user can select the Save button at any point during this process or once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can select the Submit button

Validation Task Flow

Please review the Task Flow section within the Getting Started portion of User Care to learn more about the Validation Task Flow.

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project Manager will be notified.

Base Map Independent QA/QC Task

The Independent QA/QC Task is initiated when the Data Capture Task is completed, and the Validation Task is completed/approved. The Independent QA/QC checks the technical correctness of the mapping and submittal files for completeness and quality excellence. This Task may be completed by a Mapping Partner; the Independent QA/QC is conducted by either the same Mapping Partner who completed the Data Capture Task (but by a different and independent production group) or by an independent technical reviewer.

Below is the view of the Independent QA/QC Base Map Data Task. From this screen a user will see:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, Baseline Task Start and End Dates. This also includes Geography(ies) and Comment history

Submit Data Section allows the user to view uploaded data in File Explorer and the validation status of the data uploaded

QA/QC Status allows the user to either reject or approve the Task, enter the reviewer name and upload the necessary QA/QC checklists as well as provide general comments related to this independent review

Independent QA/QC Base Map Task Page

The only editable sections of this Task are the Independent QA/QC Status fields. Steps include:

A user must select Approve or Reject Validation

Next a user can upload a QA/QC file

After selecting the file a user must select the Upload File button to have the file saved to the Task

A reviewer can also enter any comments regarding the QA/QC Task

A user can select the Save button at any point during this process or once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can select the Submit button

Validation Task Flow

Please review the Task Flow section within the Getting Started portion of User Care to learn more about the Validation Task Flow.

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project Manager will be notified.

Coastal Purchase

This purchase will allow a user to Capture Coastal Data, Validate Coastal Data, and complete an Independent QA/QC.

Purpose: Submittal of coastal deliverables. Multiple purchases are required based on the geography of the study. Larger watershed modeling studies may be performed covering multiple states and transect based analysis would need to be purchased at county levels or smaller.

All Project data uploaded to the MIP through a Project workflow needs to be reviewed and validated for completeness against the current Data Capture standards by a MIP super-user, typically a MIP Black Belt

Create Coastal Purchase & Tasks

While in the purchase creation process, a Project Level Access user would locate the Coastal purchase by selecting Data Development Purchase Group. Once that option is selected the Purchase dropdown will auto-populate and the option for the Coastal purchase will be made available. During the purchase creation, the Project Level Access user will also be able to select a Purchase Type Indicator from the auto-populated list and determine if assoicated uploaded data should be made avaialbe via FRiSEL.

Once they have created the purchase, a Project Level Access user would then be able to create these Tasks:

FEMA Official MIP Studies Guidance Highlights:

Purchase Geography: Geography can be Regional, lakewide, or countywide dependent on the data being developed, the Intermediate Data Submittal (IDS) being purchased and the coastal body being studied

Purchase Contacts: Regional Engineer

Purchase Field Description: Provide a short narrative of study type (new, re-studied, leveraged), specific IDS deliverable, and the area studied and unique identifiers of the stakeholders, geography, and communities.

Purchase Type Indicator: PMR or Revised Preliminary as applicable

Tasks Required to Support Purchase:

KDP 0 and 1 if not already completed.

Validation

Task Name: Task name should coincide with the flooding source, or geography, or specific IDS deliverable

Task Description: Description should include geography as that is the driver of the coastal submittals. There are different submittals based on the coastal flooding source

EV Information: Will be tracked at the Task Level for the Coastal Data Capture Task and the Coastal Independent QA/QC Task

Capture Coastal Data Task

Task Start: This data capture Tasks can start once confirmation is received that both KDP 0 and KDP 1 have been completed. Coastal submittals consist of multiple IDSs and the content of each IDS is dependent on the Region and study methods. Coastal submittals can be split between Purchases due to multiple year funding and the fact that some modeling is done on a Regional scale and others on a local (county or community) scale.

Below is the view of the Capture Coastal Task. From this screen a user will see:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, Baseline Task Start and End Dates. This also includes Geography(ies) and Comment History

Analysis Section allows the user to indicate details specific to the Task and Leverage information

Comments Section allows the user to enter any relevant comments. These comments will be visible within the Coastal Validation and Coastal Independent QA/QC Tasks

Coastal Capture Task Page

The only editable sections of this Task are the Submit Data, Analysis, add Leverage, and Comments sections. Steps include:

Within the Submit Data Section, a user must select a Data Location from the drop-down menu.

Pre-populated options are listed and a user can select:

MIP - Select this option if data is being uploaded directly to the MIP using the MIP Task or placed directly to the submission folder on File Explorer

MIP Help - Select this option if data is not being uploaded directly to the MIP using the MIP Task or placed directly to the submission folder on File Explorer. Instead this data must be physically sent to CDS for uploading, please see MIP Guidance document for further details on this process.

Upload Coastal data

After selecting the file to upload, a user must select the Upload File button to have the file saved to the Task

After submitting the file, a user must select the either the Direct Upload button, which uploads the file directly into the MIP, or the Managed Upload button, which engages Aspera software to facilitate a smoother, quicker upload for larger files (>2GB). Reference the Aspera Software instructions for details when using Aspera for the first time.

After uploading the file, select Run Validation button to trigger metadata validation

Select the View Details link for more information on the results of the auto validation. If the status displays Failed, the View Details link provides specific information on what part of the metadata failed the review.

A user can add which Coastal Analysis Types apply by selecting the check box next to the Intermediate Data Submission (IDS) of their choosing

A user can also add Task Information by selecting either "There are CBRS Zones" or "Certified Coastal Structure"

A user can add Coastal Models or Methods Used by selecting the Add button under the Coastal Models or Methods Used section

The user will then be required to enter Model, Horizontal Datum, Measuring Unit, Vertical Datum, Measuring Unit, and Description of Methods and Outputs

Once those fields are completed the user must select the Save button
Add Coastal Model Information Popup

A user can add Leverage to the Task by selecting the Add button under the Leverage section

The user will then be required to enter Quantity, Type, Unit, Contributed By, Federal Fiscal Year, and Comments.

Once those fields are completed the user must select the Save button
Add Leverage Popup

When submitting Nearshore Hydraulics or Floodplain Mapping deliverables, a comment should be provided as to the purchase for the larger modeling effort.

A user can select the Save button at any point during this process or once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can select the Submit button

Considerations

When submitting Nearshore Hydraulics or Floodplain Mapping deliverables, a comment should be provided as to the purchase for the larger modeling effort.

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

Coastal Validation Task

Below is the view of the Coastal Validation Task. From this screen a user will see:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, Baseline Task Start and End Dates. This also includes Geography(ies) and Comment history

Submit Data Section allows the user to view uploaded data in File Explorer and the validation status of the data uploaded

Validation Status allows the user to either reject or approve the Task, enter the reviewer name and upload the necessary validation checklists as well as provide general comments related to this validation

Validate Coastal Task

The only editable sections of this Task are the Validation Status fields. Steps include:

A user must select Approve or Reject Validation

Next a user can upload a Validation document

After selecting the file a user must select the Upload File button to have the file saved to the Task

A reviewer can also enter any comments regarding the validation Task

A user can select the Save button at any point during this process or once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can select the Submit button

Validation Task Flow

Please review the Task Flow section within the Getting Started portion of User Care to learn more about the Validation Task Flow.

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

Coastal Independent QA/QC Task

The Independent QA/QC Task is initiated when the Data Capture Task is completed, and the Validation Task is completed/approved. The Independent QA/QC checks the technical correctness of the mapping and submittal files for completeness and quality excellence. This Task may be completed by a Mapping Partner; the Independent QA/QC is conducted by either the same Mapping Partner who completed the Data Capture Task (but by a different and independent production group) or by an independent technical reviewer.

Below is the view of the Independent QA/QC Flood Mapping Task. From this screen a user will see:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, Baseline Task Start and End Dates. This also includes Geography(ies) and Comment history

Submit Data Section allows the user to view uploaded data in File Explorer and the validation status of the data uploaded

QA/QC Status allows the user to either reject or approve the Task, enter the reviewer name and upload the necessary QA/QC checklists as well as provide general comments related to this independent review

Independent QA/QC Coastal Task Page

The only editable sections of this Task are the Independent QA/QC Status fields. Steps include:

A user must select Approve or Reject Validation

Next a user can upload a QA/QC file

After selecting the file a user must select the Upload File button to have the file saved to the Task

A reviewer can also enter any comments regarding the QA/QC Task

A user can select the Save button at any point during this process or once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can select the Submit button

Validation Task Flow

Please review the Task Flow section within the Getting Started portion of User Care to learn more about the Validation Task Flow.

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

Draft FIRM Database Purchase

This purchase will allow a user to capture a Draft FIRM Database, Validate the Draft FIRM Database, and complete an Independent QA/QC, if applicable.

Purpose: The FEMA FIRM Database will store the digital GIS data used in the map production process, as well as tabular information inside the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report. The database will provide a standard, systematic method for FEMA to distribute comprehensive details of flood hazard identification studies to the public and others in a digital format.

All Project data uploaded to the MIP through a Project workflow needs to be reviewed and validated for completeness against the current Data Capture standards by a MIP super-user, typically a MIP Black Belt.

Create Draft FIRM Database Purchase & Tasks

While in the purchase creation process, a Project Level Access user would locate the Draft FIRM Database purchase by selecting Purchase Group: Data Development, Sharing Risk Awareness, & Mitigation Outreach. Once that option is selected the Purchase dropdown will auto-populate and the option for the Draft FIRM Database will be made available. During the purchase creation, the Project Level Access user will also be able to select a Purchase Type Indicator from the auto-populated list and determine if assoicated uploaded data should be made avaialbe via FRiSEL.

Typically one FIRM database must be created for each county that will have revised map panels based on the scope of the Project. So, the Project level access users should create a separate Draft FIRM Database purchase for each county.

Once a Project Level Access user has created the purchase, the user would then be able to create the relevant Tasks associated with the specific Purchase as listed in the Purchases and Tasks Overview section of this document.

FEMA Official MIP Studies Guidance Highlights:

Purchase Geography: A Draft FIRM Database purchase should always have countywide geography or a county-community based geography for PMR Projects. For watershed Projects the Project creator will need to create a separate Draft FIRM Database purchase for each county within the watershed that is receiving draft data

EV Information: Will be tracked at the Task Level for the Draft FIRM Database Capture Task and the Draft FIRM Database Independent QA/QC Task

Capture Draft FIRM Database Task

Task Start: This Task can be started after data development Tasks such as base map, hydrology, hydraulics, and floodplain mapping have been completed, as outputs from these activities are necessary for building the Draft DFIRM database. KDP2 should also be approved prior to starting the Draft FIRM Database Task.

Below is the view of the Capture Draft FIRM Database Task. From this screen a user will see:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, Baseline Task Start and End Dates. This also includes Geography(ies) and Comment History

Analysis Section allows the user to indicate details specific to the Task and Leverage information. Enter leverage for contributed work or funds in the production of the FIRM database. Don't count base map, elevation data, or other contributed spatial data sets here.

Comments Section allows the user to enter any relevant comments. These comments will be visible within the Draft FIRM Validation and Draft FIRM Independent QA/QC Tasks

Capture DFIRM (Draft Firm) Database Task

The only editable sections of this Task are the Submit Data, Analysis, add Leverage, and Comments sections. Steps include:

A user must select a Database Schema

Next a user can upload Draft FIRM database data

After selecting the file to upload, a user must select the Upload File button to have the file saved to the Task

After submitting the file, a user must select the either the Direct Upload button, which uploads the file directly into the MIP, or the Managed Upload button, which engages Aspera software to facilitate a smoother, quicker upload for larger files (>2GB). Reference the Aspera Software instructions for details when using Aspera for the first time.

After uploading the file, select Run Validation button to trigger metadata validation. If the metadata validation passes, DVT is automatically started right after metadata validation. Please Note: Tasks that involve DVT Validation, the CID to validate selected during task creation should match the CID within the metadata file and the CID in the file naming convention

Select the View Details link for more information on the results of the auto validation. If the status displays Failed, the View Details link provides specific information on what part of the metadata failed the review. In some instances there may be a need to bypass a failing DVT validation. Common bypass needs are described in the DVT Guidance in G&S. If you feel that the DVT validation has failed your submission when it should not have, please contact MIP help and provide your case number, validation URL, and reasoning

A user can add Leverage to the Task by selecting the Add button under the Leverage section

The user will then be required to enter Quantity, Type, Unit, Contributed By, Federal Fiscal Year, and Comments.

Once those fields are completed the user must select the Save button
Add Leverage Popup

A user can select the Save button at any point during this process or once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can select the Submit button

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

Draft FIRM Database Validation Task

Below is the view of the Validate Draft FIRM Database Task. From this screen a user will see:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, Baseline Task Start and End Dates. This also includes Geography(ies) and Comment history

Submit Data Section allows the user to view uploaded data in File Explorer and the validation status of the data uploaded

Validation Status allows the user to either reject or approve the Task, enter the reviewer name and upload the necessary validation checklists as well as provide general comments related to this validation

Validate Draft FIRM Task

The only editable sections of this Task are the Validation Status fields. Steps include:

A user must select Approve or Reject Validation

Next a user can upload a Validation document

After selecting the file a user must select the Upload File button to have the file saved to the Task

A reviewer can also enter any comments regarding the validation Task

A user can select the Save button at any point during this process or once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can select the Submit button

Validation Task Flow

Please review the Task Flow section within the Getting Started portion of User Care to learn more about the Validation Task Flow.

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

Draft FIRM Database Independent QA/QC Task

The Independent QA/QC Task is initiated when the Data Capture Task is completed, and the Validation Task is completed/approved. The Independent QA/QC checks the technical correctness of the mapping and submittal files for completeness and quality excellence. This Task may be completed by a Mapping Partner; the Independent QA/QC is conducted by either the same Mapping Partner who completed the Data Capture Task (but by a different and independent production group) or by an independent technical reviewer.

Below is the view of the Independent QA/QC Draft FIRM Data Task. From this screen a user will see:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, Baseline Task Start and End Dates. This also includes Geography(ies) and Comment history

Submit Data Section allows the user to view uploaded data in File Explorer and the validation status of the data uploaded

QA/QC Status allows the user to either reject or approve the Task, enter the reviewer name and upload the necessary QA/QC checklists as well as provide general comments related to this independent review

Independent QA/QC Draft FIRM DB Task

The only editable sections of this Task are the Independent QA/QC Status fields. Steps include:

A user must select Approve or Reject Validation

Next a user can upload a QA/QC document

After selecting the file a user must select the Upload File button to have the file saved to the Task

A reviewer can also enter any comments regarding the QA/QC Task

A user can select the Save button at any point during this process or once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can select the Submit button

Validation Task Flow

Please review the Task Flow section within the Getting Started portion of User Care to learn more about the Validation Task Flow.

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

KDP 2 Task

Below is the view of the KDP 2 Task. From this screen a user will see:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, and Purchase Geography(ies)

Analysis Section allows user to enter if KDP is needed and the approval date as well as a reason if KDP is not needed

Comments Section allows the user to enter any relevant comments

KDP 2 Task

The only editable sections of this Task KDP 2 fields. Steps include:

A user must indicate where KDP 2 is needed or not

Next a user must enter the KDP 2 Approval Date

If a KDP 2 is not needed then a user must provide a reason why

A reviewer can also enter any comments regarding the KDP 2 Task

A user can select the Save button at any point during this process or once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can select the Submit button.

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

Floodplain Mapping Purchase

This purchase will allow a user to Capture, Validate, and complete an Independent QA/QC of Floodplain Mapping Data, and complete KDP Zero and One

This purchase will allow a user to capture Floodplain Mapping Data, Validate the Floodplain Mapping Data, and complete an Independent QA/QC.

Purpose: Tasks associated with this activity are performed when new floodplain mapping is performed or provided as leverage. Data associated with this Task are purely for purposes of digital conversion or redelineation. The floodplain mapping for a new hydraulic study are included as part of the Hydraulic Data Capture Task.

Tasks:

Floodplain Mapping Data Capture

Floodplain Mapping Data Validation

Floodplain Mapping Data Independent QA/QC

KDP Zero

KDP One

Data Upload:

For reference to the data requirements for upload as well as the required folder structure please reference the FEMA Data Capture Technical Reference, Data Capture - General and Data Capture - Workflow Details guidance documents

Validation:

All Project data uploaded to the MIP through a Project workflow needs to be reviewed and validated for completeness against the current Data Capture standards by a MIP super-user, typically a MIP Black Belt.

Create Floodplain Mapping Purchase & Tasks

While in the purchase creation process, a Project Level Access user would locate the Flood Mapping purchase by selecting Purchase Group: Data Development, Sharing Risk Awareness, & Mitigation Outreach. Once that option is selected the Purchase dropdown will auto-populate and the option for the Flood Mapping purchase will be made available. During the purchase creation, the Project Level Access user will also be able to select a Purchase Type Indicator from the auto-populated list and determine if assoicated uploaded data should be made avaialbe via FRiSEL.

Once a Project Level Access user has created the purchase, the user would then be able to create the relevant Tasks associated with the specific Purchase as listed in the Purchases and Tasks Overview section of this document.

FEMA Official MIP Studies Guidance Highlights:

Purchase Geography: Purchase geography can be county, watershed, multiple CIDs, dependent on the scope of work

Purchase Contacts: Regional FEMA Contact, TO manager, PM for PTS or CTP. This could also include State and Federal Agency contacts

Purchase Field Description: Provide a short narrative including whether the Purchase is for Redelineation or Digital Conversion. Consider including a list of stakeholders, a description of the associated Purchase Geography(ies), a description of relevant data sources such as whether the data is leveraged, created by a PTS and/or CTP Mapping Partner, and the type of floodplain mapping, such as riverine and/or coastal

Task Description: Consider including whether the Task associated with a Redelineation and/or Digital Conversion effort(s). Consider including a list of stakeholders, the study extent, a description of the associated Geography, and Mapping Partner (PTS/CTP) information. Furthermore, consider including relevant data sources (leveraged, created by a PTS and/or CTP Mapping Partner, and any previous Case numbers associated with the Task

EV Information: Will be tracked at the Task Level for the Floodplain Mapping Data Capture Task and the Floodplain Mapping Data Independent QA/QC Task

Capture Floodplain Mapping Data Task

Task Start: The Mapping Partner should start this Task if this is a continuation of a study KDP 1, or if this represents a new KDP 0 and KDP 1

Below is the view of the Capture Floodplain Mapping Task. From this screen a user will see:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, Baseline Task Start and End Dates. This also includes Geography(ies) and Comment History

Comments Section allows the user to enter any relevant comments. These comments will be visible within the Floodplain Mapping Data Validation and Floodplain Mapping Data Independent QA/QC Task

Capture Floodplain Mapping Task

The only editable sections of this Task are the Submit Data, Vertical Datum Conversion, Stream Information, Leverage, and Comments sections. Steps include:

A user can upload Floodplain Mapping data

After selecting the file a user must select the Upload File button to have the file saved to the Task

After selecting the file a user must select the either the Direct Upload button, which uploads the via directly into the MIP, or the Managed Upload button, which engages Aspera software to facilitate a smoother, quicker upload for larger files (>2GB). Reference the Aspera Software instructions for details when using Aspera for the first time.

After uploading the file, select Run Validation button to trigger metadata validation

Select the View Details link for more information on the results of the auto validation. If the status displays Failed, the View Details link provides specific information on what part of the metadata failed the review.

A user can also indicate if a Vertical Datum Conversion has been performed by selecting the check box

A user can add Studies data by selecting the Add button under the Studies section

The user will then be required to enter Stream Name, Type of Study, and Linear Miles

Once those fields are completed the user must select the Save button
Add Flood Mapping Study Popup

A user can add Leverage to the Task by selecting the Add button under the Leverage section

The user will then be required to enter Quantity, Type, Unit, Contributed By, Federal Fiscal Year, and Comments.

Once those fields are completed the user must select the Save button
Add Leverage Popup

A user can select the Save button at any point during this process or once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can select the Submit button

Adding Comments

Generally, detailed data relevant to the floodplain mapping should be contained in the Floodplain Mapping TSDN. However, general supplemental comments relating to the overall Task may be added here

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

Floodplain Mapping Validation Task

The Validation Task is initiated when the Data Capture Task is completed and the data is ready for Independent QA/QC

Below is the view of the Validate Floodplain Mapping Task. From this screen a user will see:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, Baseline Task Start and End Dates. This also includes Geography(ies) and Comment history

Submit Data Section allows the user to view uploaded data in File Explorer and the validation status of the data uploaded

Validation Status allows the user to either reject or approve the Task, enter the reviewer name and upload the necessary validation checklists as well as provide general comments related to this validation

Validate Floodplain Mapping Task

The only editable sections of this Task are the Validation Status fields. Steps include:

A user must select Approve or Reject Validation

Next a user can upload a Validation document

After selecting the file a user must select the Upload File button to have the file saved to the Task

A reviewer can also enter any comments regarding the validation Task

A user can select the Save button at any point during this process or once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can select the Submit button

Validation Task Flow

Please review the Task Flow section within the Getting Started portion of User Care to learn more about the Validation Task Flow.

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

Floodplain Mapping Independent QA/QC

The Independent QA/QC Task is initiated when the Data Capture Task is completed, and the Validation Task is completed/approved. The Independent QA/QC checks the technical correctness of the mapping and submittal files for completeness and quality excellence. This Task may be completed by a Mapping Partner; the Independent QA/QC is conducted by either the same Mapping Partner who completed the Data Capture Task (but by a different and independent production group) or by an independent technical reviewer.

Below is the view of the Independent QA/QC Floodplain Mapping Task. From this screen a user will see:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, Baseline Task Start and End Dates. This also includes Geography(ies) and Comment history

Submit Data Section allows the user to view uploaded data in File Explorer and the validation status of the data uploaded

QA/QC Status allows the user to either reject or approve the Task, enter the reviewer name and upload the necessary QA/QC checklists as well as provide general comments related to this independent review

Independent QA/QC Floodplain Mapping Task

The only editable sections of this Task are the Independent QA/QC Status fields. Steps include:

A user must select Approve or Reject Validation

Next a user can upload a QA/QC document

After selecting the file a user must select the Upload File button to have the file saved to the Task

A reviewer can also enter any comments regarding the QA/QC Task

A user can select the Save button at any point during this process or once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can select the Submit button

Validation Task Flow

Please review the Task Flow section within the Getting Started portion of User Care to learn more about the Validation Task Flow.

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

All Project data uploaded to the MIP through a Project workflow needs to be reviewed and validated for completeness against the current Data Capture standards by a MIP super-user, typically a MIP Black Belt

Create Flood Risk Products (FRP) Purchase & Tasks

While in the purchase creation process, a Project Level Access user would locate the FRP purchase by selecting Purchase Data Development Group. Once that option is selected the Purchase dropdown will auto-populate and the option for the FRP purchase will be made available. During the purchase creation, the Project Level Access user will also be able to select a Purchase Type Indicator from the auto-populated list and determine if assoicated uploaded data should be made avaialbe via FRiSEL.

Once a Project Level Access user has created the purchase, the user would then be able to create the relevant Tasks associated with the specific Purchase as listed in the Purchases and Tasks Overview section of this document. Only one Task will be created to capture all of the individual FRPs.

FEMA Official MIP Studies Guidance Highlights:

Purchase Geography: Purchase geography can be county, watershed, multiple CIDs, dependent on the scope of work

Purchase Contacts: Project Manager, PTS, CTP, etc.

Purchase Field Description: In the Purchase Description, state whether the FRPs represent basic or enhanced data, and list whether FRR, FRM, and/or FRD products are included.

EV Information: Will be tracked at the Task Level for the FRP Data Capture Task and the FRP Independent QA/QC Task

Capture FRP Data Task

Mapping Partners may initiate the FRP Data Capture Task at varying times, depending on the Project and necessary FRPs. Some FRPs may be created prior to the development of regulatory products. The Capture FRP Data Task can be used for uploading draft (optional) and final (required) versions of FRPs. Within the Capture FRP Data Task, users will need to upload the correct file structure from FEMA's Data Capture Technical Reference for Draft and Final FRP submittals for multiple data uploads.

The Capture FRP Task includes the following sections, as shown in the example below

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, Baseline Task Start and End Dates. This also includes Geography(ies) and Comment History

Comments Section allows the user to enter any relevant comments. These comments will be visible within the FRP Validation and FRP Independent QA/QC Tasks

Capture Flood Risk Products Task

The only editable sections of this Task are the Submit Data, Flood Risk Products & Datasets, Leverage, and Comments sections. Steps include:

Upload FRP data

After selecting the file, a user must select the Upload File button to have the file saved to the Task.

After selecting the file a user must select the either the Direct Upload button, which uploads the via directly into the MIP, or the Managed Upload button, which engages Aspera software to facilitate a smoother, quicker upload for larger files (>2GB). Reference the Aspera Software instructions for details when using Aspera for the first time.

The user will then be required to enter Product/Dataset and Data Type. A user can also indicate if Enhanced Dataset information applies. The user must ensure that each product and/or dataset is represented by a row of data. Therefore there will be a number of products entered in the analysis section dependent on the scope.

Once those fields are completed the user must select the Save button
Add FRP Data

Add Leverage to the Task:

Under the Leverage section, select the Add button

The user will then be required to enter Quantity, Type, Unit, Contributed By, Federal Fiscal Year, and Comments.

Once those fields are completed the user must select the Save button.
Add Leverage Popup

Add Comments relevant to the Task.

Include the FRP narrative here

A user can select the Save button at any point during this process. Once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can select the Submit button

Adding Comments

Include the FRP narrative in the comments box when possible

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

FRP Validation Task

The Validation Task is initiated when the Data Capture Task is completed and the data is ready for Independent QA/QC. If more than one FRP Data Capture Task is created, then the user will need to create separate validation Tasks.

The Validate FRP Task includes the following sections, as shown in the example below:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, Baseline Task Start and End Dates. This also includes Geography(ies) and Comment history

Submit Data Section allows the user to view uploaded data in File Explorer and the validation status of the data uploaded

Validation Status allows the user to either reject or approve the Task, enter the reviewer name and upload the necessary validation checklists as well as provide general comments related to this validation

Validate FRP Task

The only editable sections of this Task are the Validation Status fields. Steps include:

Approve or Reject Validation (user must select one).

Upload a Validation document.

After selecting the file a user must select the Upload File button in order to have the file saved to the Task.

3. The Validator can also enter any comments regarding the validation Task.

A user can select the Save button at any point during this process. Once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can select the Submit button

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

Validation Task Flow

Please review the Task Flow section within the Getting Started portion of User Care to learn more about the Validation Task Flow.

Creating Validation Task for both Capture Draft & Final FRP Tasks

Please note that a separate Validation Task should be created for each Capture FRP Task.

FRP Independent QA/QC Task

The Independent QA/QC Task is initiated when the Data Capture Task is completed, and the Validation Task is completed/approved. The Independent QA/QC checks the technical correctness of the mapping and submittal files for completeness and quality excellence. This Task may be completed by a Mapping Partner; the Independent QA/QC is conducted by either the same Mapping Partner who completed the Data Capture Task (but by a different and independent production group) or by an independent technical reviewer.

The Independent QA/QC FRP Task includes the following sections, as shown in the example below

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, Baseline Task Start and End Dates. This also includes Geography(ies) and Comment history

Submit Data Section allows the user to view uploaded data in File Explorer and the validation status of the data uploaded

QA/QC Status allows the user to either reject or approve the Task, enter the reviewer name and upload the necessary QA/QC checklists as well as provide general comments related to this independent review

Independent QA/QC FRP Task

The only editable sections of this Task are the Independent QA/QC Status fields. Steps include:

Approve or Reject Validation (user must select one)

If comments must be addressed, the Data Capture Task would be reopened, revised, and resubmitted. The Validation Task would then be reopened for Approval or Rejection.

Upload a QA/QC document.

Submit the approved QC checklist with signatures here.

After selecting the file a user must select the Upload File button to have the file saved to the Task.

The Independent Reviewer may also enter any comments regarding the QA/QC Task.

A user can select the Save button at any point during this process. Once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can select the Submit button to submit the Independent QA/QC results.

Creating an Independent QAQC Task for both Capture Draft & Final FRP Tasks

Please note that a separate Independent Task should be created for each Capture FRP Task.

Validation Task Flow

Please review the Task Flow section within the Getting Started portion of User Care to learn more about the Validation Task Flow.

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

Hydraulics Purchase

This purchase will allow a user to Capture Hydraulics, Validate the Hydraulics data, and complete an Independent QA/QC.

All Project data uploaded to the MIP through a Project workflow needs to be reviewed and validated for completeness against the current Data Capture standards by a MIP super-user, typically a MIP Black Belt

Create Hydraulics Purchase & Tasks

While in the purchase creation process, a Project Level Access user would locate the Hydraulics purchase by selecting Data Development Purchase Group. Once that option is selected the Purchase dropdown will auto-populate and the option for the hydraulics will be made available. During the purchase creation, the Project Level Access user will also be able to select a Purchase Type Indicator from the auto-populated list and determine if assoicated uploaded data should be made avaialbe via FRiSEL.

Once a Project Level Access user has created the purchase, the user would then be able to create the relevant Tasks associated with the specific Purchase as listed in the Purchases and Tasks Overview section of this document.

FEMA Official MIP Studies Guidance Highlights:

Purchase Geography: The geography of a hydraulic purchase will vary depending on Project scope (e.g., state, watershed, countywide, or county-community)

Purchase Contacts: Regional FEMA Contact, TO manager, PM for PTS or CTP. This could also include State and Federal Agency contacts

Purchase Field Description: Identify if this is a traditional stream based hydraulic analysis, LSAE or LAMP analysis

Purchase Type Indicator: PMR, Revised Preliminary, LSAE, or BLE as applicable. The purchase type indicator of LSAE should be selected to differentiate between this type of hydraulic analysis and traditional stream-based hydraulic modeling. If a Project scope of work includes both LSAE and traditional stream based hydraulic modeling, then the Project creator will need to create separate hydraulic purchases.

EV Information: Will be tracked at the Task Level for the Hydraulics Data Capture Task and the Hydraulics Independent QA/QC Task

Capture Hydraulics Data Task

Task Start: This data capture Task can start once confirmation is received that both KDP 0 and KDP 1 have been completed.

Below is the view of the Capture Hydraulics Task. From this screen a user will see:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, Baseline Task Start and End Dates. This also includes Geography(ies) and Comment History

Analysis Section allows the user to indicate details specific to the Task such as flood frequency modeled that are applicable, model information by stream name and study type and Leverage information

Comments Section allows the user to enter any relevant comments. These comments will be visible within the Hydraulics Validation and Hydraulics Independent QA/QC Tasks

Capture Hydraulics Task

The only editable sections of this Task are the Submit Data, Analysis, add Leverage, and Comments sections. Steps include:

Within the Submit Data Section, a user must select a Data Location from the drop-down menu.

Pre-populated options are listed and a user can select:

MIP - Select this option if data is being uploaded directly to the MIP using the MIP Task or placed directly to the submission folder on File Explorer

MIP Help - Select this option if data is not being uploaded directly to the MIP using the MIP Task or placed directly to the submission folder on File Explorer. Instead this data must be physically sent to CDS for uploading, please see MIP Guidance document for further details on this process.

Upload Hydraulics data

After selecting the file, a user must select the Upload File button to have the file saved to the Task.

After selecting the file a user must select the either the Direct Upload button, which uploads the via directly into the MIP, or the Managed Upload button, which engages Aspera software to facilitate a smoother, quicker upload for larger files (>2GB). Reference the Aspera Software instructions for details when using Aspera for the first time.

After uploading the file, select Run Validation to trigger metadata validation

Select the View Details link for more information on the results of the auto validation. If the status displays Failed, the View Details link provides specific information on what part of the metadata failed the review

A user can add Model Information by selecting the Add button under the Model Information section

Model information must be entered by stream either manually entering the information or using the upload template. The user will then be required to enter Stream Name, Type of Study, Actual Linear Miles, and Model

Once those fields are completed the user must select the Save button
Add Hydraulics Model Popup

A user can add Leverage to the Task by selecting the Add button under the Leverage section

The user will then be required to enter Quantity, Type, Unit, Contributed By, Federal Fiscal Year, and Comments

Once those fields are completed the user must select the Save button
Add Leverage

A user can select the Save button at any point during this process or once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can select the Submit button

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

Hydraulics Validation Task

Below is the view of the Validate Hydraulics Task. From this screen a user will see:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, Baseline Task Start and End Dates. This also includes Geography(ies) and Comment history

Submit Data Section allows the user to view uploaded data in File Explorer and the validation status of the data uploaded

Validation Status allows the user to either reject or approve the Task, enter the reviewer name and upload the necessary validation checklists as well as provide general comments related to this validation

Validate Hydraulics Task

The only editable sections of this Task are the Validation Status fields. Steps include:

A user must select Approve or Reject Validation

Next a user can upload a Validation document

After selecting the file a user must select the Upload File button to have the file saved to the Task

A reviewer can also enter any comments regarding the validation Task

A user can select the Save button at any point during this process or once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can select the Submit button

Validation Task Flow

Please review the Task Flow section within the Getting Started portion of User Care to learn more about the Validation Task Flow.

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

Hydraulics Independent QA/QC Task

The Independent QA/QC Task is initiated when the Data Capture Task is completed, and the Validation Task is completed/approved. The Independent QA/QC checks the technical correctness of the mapping and submittal files for completeness and quality excellence. This Task may be completed by a Mapping Partner; the Independent QA/QC is conducted by either the same Mapping Partner who completed the Data Capture Task (but by a different and independent production group) or by an independent technical reviewer.

Below is the view of the Independent QA/QC Hydraulics Task. From this screen a user will see:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, Baseline Task Start and End Dates. This also includes Geography(ies) and Comment history

Submit Data Section allows the user to view uploaded data in File Explorer and the validation status of the data uploaded

QA/QC Status allows the user to either reject or approve the Task, enter the reviewer name and upload the necessary QA/QC checklists as well as provide general comments related to this independent review

Independent QA/QC Hydraulics Task

The only editable sections of this Task are the Independent QA/QC Status fields. Steps include:

A user must select Approve or Reject Validation

Next a user can upload a QA/QC document

After selecting the file a user must select the Upload File button to have the file saved to the Task

A reviewer can also enter any comments regarding the QA/QC Task

A user can select the Save button at any point during this process or once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can select the Submit button

Validation Task Flow

Please review the Task Flow section within the Getting Started portion of User Care to learn more about the Validation Task Flow.

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

Hydrology Purchase

This Task will allow a user to Capture Hydrology Data, Validate the Hydrology Data, and complete an Independent QA/QC.

All Project data uploaded to the MIP through a Project workflow needs to be reviewed and validated for completeness against the current Data Capture standards by a MIP super-user, typically a MIP Black Belt

Create Hydrology Purchase & Tasks

While in the purchase creation process, a Project Level Access user would locate the Hydrology purchase by selecting Data Development Purchase Group. Once that option is selected the Purchase dropdown will auto-populate and the option for the Hydrology will be made available. During the purchase creation, the Project Level Access user will also be able to select a Purchase Type Indicator from the auto-populated list and determine if assoicated uploaded data should be made avaialbe via FRiSEL.

Once a Project Level Access user has created the purchase, the user would then be able to create the relevant Tasks associated with the specific Purchase as listed in the Purchases and Tasks Overview section of this document.

FEMA Official MIP Studies Guidance Highlights:

Purchase Geography: The geography of a hydraulic purchase will vary depending on Project scope (e.g., state, watershed, countywide, or county-community)

Purchase Contacts: Regional FEMA Contact, TO manager, PM for PTS or CTP. This could also include State and Federal Agency contacts

Purchase Field Description: Provide narrative identifying if this is a traditional stream based hydrology analysis, LSAE or LAMP analysis

Purchase Type Indicator: PMR, Revised Preliminary, LSAE, or BLE as applicable. The purchase type indicator of LSAE should be selected to differentiate between this type of hydrologic analysis and traditional hydrologic modeling. If a Project scope of work includes both LSAE and traditional modeling, then the Project creator will need to create separate hydrology purchases

EV Information: Will be tracked at the Task Level for the Hydrology Data Capture Task and the Hydrology Independent QA/QC Task

Capture Hydrology Data Task

Task Start: This data capture Task can start once confirmation is received that both KDP 0 and KDP 1 have been completed

Below is the view of the Capture Hydrology Task. From this screen a user will see:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, Baseline Task Start and End Dates. This also includes Geography(ies) and Comment History

Comments Section allows the user to enter any relevant comments. These comments will be visible within the Hydrology Validation and Hydrology Independent QA/QC Tasks

Capture Hydrology Task

The only editable sections of this Task are the Submit Data, Analysis, add Leverage, and Comments sections. Steps include:

Within the Submit Data Section, a user must select a Data Location from the drop-down menu.

Pre-populated options are listed and a user can select:

MIP - Select this option if data is being uploaded directly to the MIP using the MIP Task or placed directly to the submission folder on File Explorer

MIP Help - Select this option if data is not being uploaded directly to the MIP using the MIP Task or placed directly to the submission folder on File Explorer. Instead this data must be physically sent to CDS for uploading, please see MIP Guidance document for further details on this process.

Upload Hydraulics data

After selecting the file, a user must select the Upload File button to have the file saved to the Task.

After selecting the file a user must select the either the Direct Upload button, which uploads the via directly into the MIP, or the Managed Upload button, which engages Aspera software to facilitate a smoother, quicker upload for larger files (>2GB). Reference the Aspera Software instructions for details when using Aspera for the first time.

After uploading the file, select Run Validation to trigger metadata validation.

Select the View Details link for more information on the results of the auto validation. If the status displays Failed, the View Details link provides specific information on what part of the metadata failed the review

A user can add Model Information by selecting the Add button under the Model Information section

Model information must be entered by drainage area by manually entering the information such as, Type of Study, Model and Drainage Area Studied.

The user will then be required to enter Stream Name, Type of Study, Actual Linear Miles, and Model

Once those fields are completed the user must select the Save button
Add Hydrology Model Popup

A user can add Leverage to the Task by selecting the Add button under the Leverage section

The user will then be required to enter Quantity, Type, Unit, Contributed By, Federal Fiscal Year, and Comments.

Once those fields are completed the user must select the Save button
Add Leverage

A user can select the Save button at any point during this process or once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can select the Submit button

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

Hydrology Validation Task

Below is the view of the Validate Hydrology Task. From this screen a user will see:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, Baseline Task Start and End Dates. This also includes Geography(ies) and Comment history

Submit Data Section allows the user to view uploaded data in File Explorer and the validation status of the data uploaded

Validation Status allows the user to either reject or approve the Task, enter the reviewer name and upload the necessary validation checklists as well as provide general comments related to this validation

Validate Hydrology Task

The only editable sections of this Task are the Validation Status fields. Steps include:

A user must select Approve or Reject Validation

Next a user can upload a Validation document

After selecting the file a user must select the Upload File button to have the file saved to the Task

A reviewer can also enter any comments regarding the validation Task

A user can select the Save button at any point during this process or once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can select the Submit button

Validation Task Flow

Please review the Task Flow section within the Getting Started portion of User Care to learn more about the Validation Task Flow.

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

Hydrology Independent QA/QC Task

The Independent QA/QC Task is initiated when the Data Capture Task is completed, and the Validation Task is completed/approved. The Independent QA/QC checks the technical correctness of the mapping and submittal files for completeness and quality excellence. This Task may be completed by a Mapping Partner; the Independent QA/QC is conducted by either the same Mapping Partner who completed the Data Capture Task (but by a different and independent production group) or by an independent technical reviewer.

Below is the view of the Independent QA/QC Hydrology Task. From this screen a user will see:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, Baseline Task Start and End Dates. This also includes Geography(ies) and Comment history

Submit Data Section allows the user to view uploaded data in File Explorer and the validation status of the data uploaded

QA/QC Status allows the user to either reject or approve the Task, enter the reviewer name and upload the necessary QA/QC checklists as well as provide general comments related to this independent review

Independent QA/QC Hydrology Task

The only editable sections of this Task are the Independent QA/QC Status fields. Steps include:

A user must select Approve or Reject Validation

Next a user can upload a QA/QC document

After selecting the file a user must select the Upload File button to have the file saved to the Task

A reviewer can also enter any comments regarding the QA/QC Task

A user can select the Save button at any point during this process or once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can select the Submit button

Validation Task Flow

Please review the Task Flow section within the Getting Started portion of User Care to learn more about the Validation Task Flow.

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

Levee Purchase

This Task will allow a user to Capture Levee/LAMP Data, Validate the Levee/LAMP Data, and complete an Independent QA/QC.

Levee Data Capture: This Task is intended to capture levee certification packages, new PAL offers, or natural valley concurrence letters. However, modeling data should be captured in the appropriate hydraulic and hydrologic purchases

LAMP Data Capture: This Task is intended to LAMP Phase One (Identification) and Two (Plan & Preparation) documentation, including the final report. However, modeling data should be captured in the appropriate hydraulic and hydrologic purchases

All Project data uploaded to the MIP through a Project workflow needs to be reviewed and validated for completeness against the current Data Capture standards by a MIP super-user, typically a MIP Black Belt.

Create Levee Purchase & Tasks

While in the purchase creation process, a Project Level Access user would locate the Hydrology purchase by selecting Data Development Purchase Group. Once that option is selected the Purchase dropdown will auto-populate and the option for the Hydrology will be made available. During the purchase creation, the Project Level Access user will also be able to select a Purchase Type Indicator from the auto-populated list

Once a Project Level Access user has created the purchase, the user would then be able to create the relevant Tasks associated with the specific Purchase as listed in the Purchases and Tasks Overview section of this document

FEMA Official MIP Studies Guidance Highlights:

Purchase Geography: The geography of a levee purchase will typically be the county and communities impacted by the levee system. The typical purchase-Task set-up would be a single levee system, linked to a single LAMP Plan or Levee data package. However, for a Project with multiple systems the purchase geography should be comprehensive reflecting all communities impacted by all the levee systems within the Project footprint. Wherever multiple levee systems within in the same county have separate data packages (e.g. sound reach submittal, PAL offer, etc.) the Project creator could set-up multiple levee Tasks within the same purchase to capture each levee data package separately

Purchase Contacts: Suzanne Vermeer, Michael Nakagaki, Brian Koper

Purchase Field Description: Enter all levee System IDs from the National Levee Database associated with the purchase

Purchase Type Indicator: PMR or Revised Preliminary as applicable

Tasks Required to Support Purchase

KDP 0 and 1, if not already completed

Validation

Task Name: LeveeName_Approach (Accreditation or LAMP)

Task Description: Consider including whether the Task associated with new, restudied, or leveraged analysis. Include a list of stakeholders, the study extent, a description of the associated Geography, and Mapping Partner (PTS/CTP) information. Include any other relevant information the Project Access Level user deems useful.

EV Information: Will be tracked at the Task Level for the Levee/LAMP Data Capture Task and the Levee/LAMP Independent QA/QC Task

Capture Levee Data Task

Task Start: This Task is primarily a file storage mechanism that can be triggered by submittal of a certification package, determination that a PAL offer is required, LAMP Phase Two that includes a procedure other than natural valley, or a natural valley concurrence letter. KDP 0 and KDP 1 would typically be required prior to starting this Task.

Below is the view of the Capture Levee Task. From this screen a user will see:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, Baseline Task Start and End Dates. This also includes Geography(ies) and Comment History

Analysis Section allows the user to indicate details specific to the Task such as NLD System ID (enter levee system identification number(s) from the National Levee Database), LAMP Plan Completion Date (enter date LAMP Plan was completed), FAST Levee Studies ID (enter Primary Key from the FAST database), Levee Analysis that is applicable and Leverage information

Comments Section allows the user to enter any relevant comments. These comments will be visible within the Levee Validation and Levee Independent QA/QC Tasks

Capture Levee Task

The only editable sections of this Task are the Submit Data, Analysis, add Leverage, and Comments sections. Steps include:

A user can upload a data file

After selecting the file a user must select the Upload File button to have the file saved to the Task

After selecting the file a user must select the either the Direct Upload button, which uploads the via directly into the MIP, or the Managed Upload button, which engages Aspera software to facilitate a smoother, quicker upload for larger files (>2GB). Reference the Aspera Software instructions for details when using Aspera for the first time.

A user can add Leverage to the Task by selecting the Add button under the Leverage section

The user will then be required to enter Quantity, Type, Unit, Contributed By, Federal Fiscal Year, and Comments.

Once those fields are completed the user must select the Save button
Add Leverage

A user can select the Save button at any point during this process or once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can select the Submit button

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

Capture LAMP Data Task

Task Start: LAMP Phase One (Identification) and Two (Plan Preparation) tend to go in order. KDP 0 is needed before starting.

Below is the view of the Capture LAMP Task. From this screen a user will see:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, Baseline Task Start and End Dates. This also includes Geography(ies) and Comment History

Analysis Section allows the user to indicate details specific to the Task such as NLD System ID (enter levee system identification number(s) from the National Levee Database, Modeling approach (select all that apply), LAMP Meeting information and Leverage information

Comments Section allows the user to enter any relevant comments. These comments will be visible within the LAMP Validation and LAMP Independent QA/QC Tasks

Capture LAMP Task

The only editable sections of this Task are the NLD System ID, LAMP Plan, Modeling Approach, Local Levee Partnership Team (LAMP) Meetings, add Leverage, and Comments sections. Steps include:

A user can upload a data file

After selecting the file a user must select the Upload File button to have the file saved to the Task

After selecting the file a user must select the either the Direct Upload button, which uploads the via directly into the MIP, or the Managed Upload button, which engages Aspera software to facilitate a smoother, quicker upload for larger files (>2GB). Reference the Aspera Software instructions for details when using Aspera for the first time.

A user can add NLD System ID by selecting the Edit button to the right of the NLD System ID section

The user will then be required to select which NLD System ID from a prepopulated table

Once the NLD System ID are selected the user must select the Add button
Add NLD System ID Popup

Next a user can enter the LAMP Plan Completion Date

A user can indicate which Modeling Approach was used by selecting either: Freeboard Deficient, Natural Valley, Overtopping, Sound Reach, Structural Inundation, 65.10 Compliant, or Other

A user can add Local Levee Partnership Team (LAMP) Meeting by selecting the Add button

The user will then be required to enter the Meeting Name, Meeting Type, and Date

Once those fields are completed the user must select the Add button
Add LLPT Meeting Popup

A user can add Leverage to the Task by selecting the Add button under the Leverage section

The user will then be required to enter Quantity, Type, Unit, Contributed By, Federal Fiscal Year, and Comments.

Once those fields are completed the user must select the Save button
Add Leverage

A user can select the Save button at any point during this process or once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can select the Submit button

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

Levee Validation Task

Below is the view of the Validate Levee Task. From this screen a user will see:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, Baseline Task Start and End Dates. This also includes Geography(ies) and Comment history

Submit Data Section allows the user to view uploaded data in File Explorer and the validation status of the data uploaded

Validation Status allows the user to either reject or approve the Task, enter the reviewer name and upload the necessary validation checklists as well as provide general comments related to this validation

Validate Levee Task

The only editable sections of this Task are the Validation Status fields. Steps include:

A user must select Approve or Reject Validation

Next a user can upload a Validation document

After selecting the file a user must select the Upload File button to have the file saved to the Task

A reviewer can also enter any comments regarding the validation Task

A user can select the Save button at any point during this process or once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can select the Submit button

Validation Task Flow

Please review the Task Flow section within the Getting Started portion of User Care to learn more about the Validation Task Flow.

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

LAMP Validation Task

Below is the view of the Validate LAMP Task. From this screen a user will see:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, Baseline Task Start and End Dates. This also includes Geography(ies) and Comment history

Submit Data Section allows the user to view uploaded data in File Explorer and the validation status of the data uploaded

Validation Status allows the user to either reject or approve the Task, enter the reviewer name and upload the necessary validation checklists as well as provide general comments related to this validation

Validate LAMP Task

The only editable sections of this Task are the Validation Status fields. Steps include:

A user must select Approve or Reject Validation

Next a user can upload a Validation document

After selecting the file a user must select the Upload File button to have the file saved to the Task

A reviewer can also enter any comments regarding the validation Task

A user can select the Save button at any point during this process or once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can select the Submit button

Validation Task Flow

Please review the Task Flow section within the Getting Started portion of User Care to learn more about the Validation Task Flow.

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

Levee Independent QA/QC Task

The Independent QA/QC Task is initiated when the Data Capture Task is completed, and the Validation Task is completed/approved. The Independent QA/QC checks the technical correctness of the mapping and submittal files for completeness and quality excellence. This Task may be completed by a Mapping Partner; the Independent QA/QC is conducted by either the same Mapping Partner who completed the Data Capture Task (but by a different and independent production group) or by an independent technical reviewer.

Below is the view of the Validate Levee Task. From this screen a user will see:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, Baseline Task Start and End Dates. This also includes Geography(ies) and Comment history

Submit Data Section allows the user to view uploaded data in File Explorer and the validation status of the data uploaded

QA/QC Status allows the user to either reject or approve the Task, enter the reviewer name and upload the necessary QA/QC checklists as well as provide general comments related to this independent review

QAQC Levee Task

The only editable sections of this Task are the QAQC Status fields. Steps include:

A user must select Approve or Reject QAQC

Next a user can upload a QAQC document

After selecting the file a user must select the Upload File button to have the file saved to the Task

A reviewer can also enter any comments regarding the validation Task

A user can select the Save button at any point during this process or once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can select the Submit button.

Validation Task Flow

Please review the Task Flow section within the Getting Started portion of User Care to learn more about the Validation Task Flow.

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

LAMP Independent QA/QC Task

The Independent QA/QC Task is initiated when the Data Capture Task is completed, and the Validation Task is completed/approved. The Independent QA/QC checks the technical correctness of the mapping and submittal files for completeness and quality excellence. This Task may be completed by a Mapping Partner; the Independent QA/QC is conducted by either the same Mapping Partner who completed the Data Capture Task (but by a different and independent production group) or by an independent technical reviewer.

Below is the view of the Validate LAMP Task. From this screen a user will see:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, Baseline Task Start and End Dates. This also includes Geography(ies) and Comment history

Submit Data Section allows the user to view uploaded data in File Explorer and the validation status of the data uploaded

QA/QC Status allows the user to either reject or approve the Task, enter the reviewer name and upload the necessary QA/QC checklists as well as provide general comments related to this independent review

QAQC LAMP Task

The only editable sections of this Task are the QAQC Status fields. Steps include:

A user must select Approve or Reject QAQC

Next a user can upload a QAQC document

After selecting the file a user must select the Upload File button to have the file saved to the Task

A reviewer can also enter any comments regarding the validation Task

A user can select the Save button at any point during this process or once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can select the Submit button

Validation Task Flow

Please review the Task Flow section within the Getting Started portion of User Care to learn more about the Validation Task Flow.

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

Survey Purchase

This purchase will allow a user to Capture, Validate, and complete an Independent QA/QC of Survey Data, and complete KDP Zero and One.

Purpose: Tasks associated with this activity are performed to upload Survey Data and associated metadata to the MIP for auto QA.

All Project data uploaded to the MIP workflow needs to be reviewed and validated for completeness against the current Data Capture standards by a MIP super-user, typically a MIP Black Belt

Create Survey Purchase & Tasks

While in the purchase creation process, a Project Level Access user would locate the Survey purchase by selecting Data Development Purchase Group. Once that option is selected the Purchase dropdown will auto-populate and the option for the Survey purchase will be made available. During the purchase creation, the Project Level Access user will also be able to select a Purchase Type Indicator from the auto-populated list.

Once a Project Level Access user has created the purchase, the user would then be able to create the relevant Tasks associated with the specific Purchase as listed in the Purchases and Tasks Overview section of this document.

FEMA Official MIP Studies Guidance Highlights:

Purchase Geography: Purchase geography can be county, watershed, multiple CIDs, dependent on the scope of work

Purchase Contacts: Regional FEMA Contact, TO manager, PM for PTS or CTP. This could also include State and Federal Agency contacts.

Purchase Field Description: Provide a short narrative of study type (new, re-studied, leveraged), the area studied and unique identifiers of the stakeholders, geography, and communities.

Task Description: Consider including whether the Task associated with new, restudied, or leveraged analysis and include a list of stakeholders, the study extent, a description of the associated Geography, and Mapping Partner (PTS/CTP) information. Include any other relevant information the Project Access Level user deems useful.

EV Information: Will be tracked at the Task Level for the Levee/LAMP Data Capture Task and the Levee/LAMP Independent QA/QC Task

Capture Survey Data Task

Task Start: This data capture Task can start once confirmation is received that both KDP 0 and KDP 1 have been completed

The Capture Survey Task includes the following sections, as shown in the example below:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, Baseline Task Start and End Dates. This also includes Geography(ies) and Comment History

Comments Section allows the user to enter any relevant comments. These comments will be visible within the Survey Data Validation and Survey Data Independent QA/QC Tasks

Survey Data Capture Task

The only editable sections of this Task are the Submit Data, Analysis, add Leverage, and Comments sections. Steps include:

Upload Survey data

Keep in mind that regardless of the Purchase Geography type set during the Purchase setup phase by the Project Level Access User, the Data Capture Standards specify that Survey Data be uploaded per HUC8 entity. For reference to the data requirements for upload as well as the required folder structure please reference the FEMA Data Capture Technical Reference, and the Data Capture - General and Data Capture - Workflow Details Guidance.

After selecting the file a user must select the Upload File button to have the file saved to the Task

After selecting the file a user must select the either the Direct Upload button, which uploads the via directly into the MIP, or the Managed Upload button, which engages Aspera software to facilitate a smoother, quicker upload for larger files (>2GB). Reference the Aspera Software instructions for details when using Aspera for the first time.

After uploading the file, select Run Validation button to trigger metadata validation.

Select the View Details link for more information on the results of the auto validation. If the status displays Failed, the View Details link provides specific information on what part of the metadata failed the review

Once those fields are completed the user must select the Save button.
Add Leverage Popup

A user can select the Save button at any point during this process. Once all the mandatory fields are completed, the user can select the Submit button.

Submitting the Task

Keep in mind that regardless of the Purchase Geography type set during the Purchase setup phase by the Project Level Access User, the Data Capture Standards specify that Survey Data be uploaded per HUC8 entity. For reference to the data requirements for upload as well as the required folder structure please reference the FEMA Data Capture Technical Reference, and the Data Capture - General and Data Capture - Workflow Details Guidance button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

Survey Validation Task

The Validate Survey Validation Task includes the following sections, as shown in the example below:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, Baseline Task Start and End Dates. This also includes Geography(ies) and Comment history

Submit Data Section allows the user to view uploaded data in File Explorer and the validation status of the data uploaded

Validation Status allows the user to either reject or approve the Task, enter the reviewer name and upload the necessary validation checklists as well as provide general comments related to this validation

Validate Survey Task

The only editable sections of this Task are the Validation Status fields. To edit these sections, steps include:

Approve or Reject Validation (user must select one)

Upload a Validation document

After selecting the file a user must select the Upload File button to have the file saved to the Task

The Validator may also enter any comments regarding the Validation Task.

The user can select the Save button at any point during this process. Once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can select the Submit button

Validation Task Flow

Please review the Task Flow section within the Getting Started portion of User Care to learn more about the Validation Task Flow.

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

Survey Independent QA/QC Task

The Independent QA/QC Task is initiated when the Data Capture Task is completed, and the Validation Task is completed/approved. The Independent QA/QC checks the technical correctness of the mapping and submittal files for completeness and quality excellence. This Task may be completed by a Mapping Partner; the Independent QA/QC is conducted by either the same Mapping Partner who completed the Data Capture Task (but by a different and independent production group) or by an independent technical reviewer.

The Survey Independent QA/QC Task includes the following sections, as shown in the example below:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, Baseline Task Start and End Dates. This also includes Geography(ies) and Comment history

Submit Data Section allows the user to view uploaded data in File Explorer and the validation status of the data uploaded

QA/QC Status allows the user to either reject or approve the Task, enter the reviewer name and upload the necessary QA/QC checklists as well as provide general comments related to this independent review

Independent QA/QC Survey Task

The only editable sections of this Task are the Independent QA/QC Status fields. To edit these sections, steps include:

Approve or Reject Validation (user must select one)

Upload a QA/QC document.

After selecting the file a user must select the Upload File button to have the file saved to the Task.

The Independent Reviewer may also enter any comments regarding the QA/QC Task

A user can select the Save button at any point during this proces. Once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can select the Submit button

Validation Task Flow

Please review the Task Flow section within the Getting Started portion of User Care to learn more about the Validation Task Flow.

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

Terrain Purchase

This Purchase will allow a user to Capture, Validate, and complete an Independent QA/QC of Terrain Data, the finished elevation surface used for modeling.

Purpose: Capture final terrain dataset(s) to support floodplain mapping activities and development of flood risk products. Input elevation datasets are captured under the Topographic data Tasks.

Source data sets for a Project should be uploaded under a Topographic Data Purchase. There are Task types for new topographic data and existing topographic data. If the some of source elevation data used for this Project was uploaded on a different MIP Project, you do not need to upload it again. Instead, you reference the data from the other Project in the Terrain Data Capture Task.

Validation:

All Project data uploaded to the MIP through a Project workflow needs to be reviewed and validated for completeness against the current Data Capture standards by a MIP super-user, typically a MIP Black Belt.

Create Terrain Purchase & Tasks

While in the purchase creation process, a Project Level Access user would locate the Terrain Data Purchase by selecting Data Development Purchase Group. Once that option is selected the Purchase dropdown will auto-populate and the option for the Terrain will be made available. During the purchase creation, the Project Level Access user will also be able to select a Purchase Type Indicator from the auto-populated list.

Once a Project Level Access user has created the purchase, the user would then be able to create the relevant Tasks associated with the specific Purchase as listed in the Purchases and Tasks Overview section of this document.

FEMA Official MIP Studies Guidance Highlights:

Purchase Geography: Typically, A single purchase should be created for terrain purchase to cover the extent of the Project, However, if a Project has two or more distinct engineering purchases with separate geographies where separate terrain surfaces will be compiled for each, then there should be a corresponding Terrain Purchase for each distinct engineering geography. An example of this would be a Project with riverine and coastal component where each activity built their own elevation surface for modeling. Each area could be represented by separate Terrain purchases with appropriate geography.

Purchase Field Description: Provide a short narrative of study type (new, re-studied, leveraged), the area studied and unique identifiers of the stakeholders, geography, and communities for the final terrain dataset(s) which support floodplain mapping activities and development of flood risk products.

EV Information: Will be tracked at the Task Level for the Terrain Data Capture Task, the Terrain Validation Task, and the Terrain Independent QA/QC Task

Capture Terrain Data

Task Start: This Task typically starts at the beginning of modeling activities since the terrain surface is central to most of the modeling work. Some Projects may begin with Large Scale Automated Engineering or Base Level Engineering work prior to Discovery. In these cases, compilation of a terrain surface will usually need to take place prior to these engineering activities, so a Capture Terrain Data Task will be needed along with the H&H purchases. KDP 0 and 1 would typically be required prior to starting this Task.

Below is the view of the Capture Terrain Task. From this screen a user will see:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, Baseline Task Start and End Dates. This also includes Geography(ies) and Comment History

Analysis Section allows the user to indicate details specific to the Task and Leverage information

Comments Section allows the user to enter any relevant comments. These comments will be visible within the Terrain

Capture Terrain Task

The only editable sections of this Task are the Submit Data, Analysis, add Leverage, and Comments sections. Steps include:

Within the Submit Data Section, a user must select a Data Location from the drop-down menu.

Pre-populated options are listed and a user can select:

MIP - Select this option if data is being uploaded directly to the MIP using the MIP Task or placed directly to the submission folder on File Explorer

MIP Help - Select this option if data is not being uploaded directly to the MIP using the MIP Task or placed directly to the submission folder on File Explorer. Instead this data must be physically sent to CDS for uploading, please see MIP Guidance document for further details on this process.

Upload Terrain data

After selecting the file, a user must select the Upload File button to have the file saved to the Task.

After selecting the file a user must select the either the Direct Upload button, which uploads the via directly into the MIP, or the Managed Upload button, which engages Aspera software to facilitate a smoother, quicker upload for larger files (>2GB). Reference the Aspera Software instructions for details when using Aspera for the first time.

After uploading the file, select Run Validation to trigger metadata validation.

Select the View Details link for more information on the results of the auto validation. If the status displays Failed, the View Details link provides specific information on what part of the metadata failed the review

A user can add Data Sourcs from Other Projects to the Task by selecting the Add button under the Data Sources from Other Projects section. This section is only used when there are source datasets incorporated into the final terrain that are not uploaded in other purchases is the current Project because they were previously uploaded to the MIP in a different Project. This allows all the source data for this Project to be accounted for.

The user will then be required to enter Data Source and Data Type. A user can also enter the Purchase ID

Once those fields are completed the user must select the Save button
Add Terrain Source Data

A user can add Leverage to the Task by selecting the Add button under the Leverage section. Only include leverage specific to compiling the source topographic data into the final terrain surface. Leverage associated with the source data should be captured under the topographic data Tasks.

The user will then be required to enter Quantity, Type, Unit, Contributed By, Federal Fiscal Year, and Comments.

Once those fields are completed the user must select the Save button
Add Leverage

A user can select the Save button at any point during this process or once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can select the Submit button

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

Terrain Validation Task

Below is the view of the Validate Terrain Task. From this screen a user will see:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, Baseline Task Start and End Dates. This also includes Geography(ies) and Comment history

Submit Data Section allows the user to view uploaded data in File Explorer and the validation status of the data uploaded

Validation Status allows the user to either reject or approve the Task, enter the reviewer name and upload the necessary validation checklists as well as provide general comments related to this validation

Validate Terrain Task

The only editable sections of this Task are the Validation Status fields. Steps include:

A user must select Approve or Reject Validation

Next a user can upload a Validation document

After selecting the file a user must select the Upload File button to have the file saved to the Task

A reviewer can also enter any comments regarding the validation Task

A user can select the Save button at any point during this process or once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can select the Submit button

Validation Task Flow

Please review the Task Flow section within the Getting Started portion of User Care to learn more about the Validation Task Flow.

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

Terrain Independent QA/QC Task

The Independent QA/QC Task is initiated when the Data Capture Task is completed, and the Validation Task is completed/approved. The Independent QA/QC checks the technical correctness of the mapping and submittal files for completeness and quality excellence. This Task may be completed by a Mapping Partner; the Independent QA/QC is conducted by either the same Mapping Partner who completed the Data Capture Task (but by a different and independent production group) or by an independent technical reviewer.

Below is the view of the Independent QA/QC Terrain Task. From this screen a user will see:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, Baseline Task Start and End Dates. This also includes Geography(ies) and Comment history

Submit Data Section allows the user to view uploaded data in File Explorer and the validation status of the data uploaded

QA/QC Status allows the user to either reject or approve the Task, enter the reviewer name and upload the necessary QA/QC checklists as well as provide general comments related to this independent review

Independent QA/QC Terrain Task

The only editable sections of this Task are the Independent QA/QC Status fields. Steps include:

A user must select Approve or Reject Validation

Next a user can upload a QA/QC document

After selecting the file a user must select the Upload File button to have the file saved to the Task

A reviewer can also enter any comments regarding the QA/QC Task

A user can select the Save button at any point during this process or once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can select the Submit button

Validation Task Flow

Please review the Task Flow section within the Getting Started portion of User Care to learn more about the Validation Task Flow.

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

Topographic Purchase

This purchase will allow a user to capture new or existing Topographic Data, Validate the Topographic Data, and complete an Independent QA/QC.

Purpose: Capture new or existing topographic data or any partner leverage. Topographic data will be used for the development of terrain data to support floodplain mapping activities and Risk MAP flood risk products. Topographic data deliverables must comply with FEMA data capture standards and comply with Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) metadata requirement. The source elevation data for a Project is uploaded under the Topographic Purchase, the finished elevation surfaces used for the modeling are uploaded under Terrain Purchases.

All Project data uploaded to the MIP through a Project workflow needs to be reviewed and validated for completeness against the current Data Capture standards by a MIP super-user, typically a MIP Black Belt

Create Topographic Purchase & Tasks

While in the purchase creation process, a Project Level Access user would locate the Topographic purchase by selecting Data Development Purchase Group. Once that option is selected the Purchase dropdown will auto-populate and the option for the Topographic will be made available. During the purchase creation, the Project Level Access user will also be able to select a Purchase Type Indicator from the auto-populated list.

Once a Project Level Access user has created the purchase, the user would then be able to create the relevant Tasks associated with the specific Purchase as listed in the Purchases and Tasks Overview section of this document

FEMA Official MIP Studies Guidance Highlights:

Purchase Geography:

New Topographic Data Capture: A single purchase should be created for each new topographic purchase to cover the extent of the Project.

Existing Topographic Data Capture: Typically, A single purchase should be created for each existing topographic purchase to cover the extent of the Project. , However, if a Project has two or more distinct engineering purchases with separate geographies where separate topographic data will be compiled for each, then there should be a corresponding Topographic Purchase for each distinct engineering geography. An example of this would be a Project with riverine and coastal component where each activity built their own elevation surface for modeling. Each area could be represented by separate Terrain purchases with appropriate geography.

Purchase Field Description: Data collected must cover the geography of the purchase and will be used as the source for developing the final terrain data to support floodplain mapping activities and the development of flood risk products

EV Information: Will be tracked at the Task Level for the New Topographic Capture Task and the New Topographic Independent QA/QC Tasks. EV informaiton is optional for Existing Data Capture and Existing QA/QC Tasks.

Capture New Topographic Data Task

Task Start: New Topographic Data collection can start at any point. Often topographic data collection is the first activity in a Project or the only activity. Topographic data collection is often seasonal, so even if the Task order is awarded, the scheduled start date for collecting the data may be several months away. New topographic data also requires substantial processing of the data once collected and internal QA/QC. The end date for the New Topographic Data Collection Task should account for this time.

For New topographic data independent QA/QC must be completed prior to validation. This is due to the delivery requirements for large datasets. Validation would occur after the data has been received by MIP help/ Data Depot or the FEMA library. After the data has been validated then the Task would be complete.

Below is the view of the Capture New Topographic Data Task. From this screen a user will see:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, Baseline Task Start and End Dates. This also includes Geography(ies) and Comment History

Comments Section allows the user to enter any relevant comments. These comments will be visible within the New Topographic Data Validation and New Topographic Data Independent QA/QC Tasks

Capture New Topographic Data Task

The only editable sections of this Task are the Submit Data, Analysis, add Leverage, and Comments sections. Steps include:

Within the Submit Data Section, a user must select a Data Location from the drop-down menu.

Pre-populated options are listed and a user can select:

MIP - Select this option if data is being uploaded directly to the MIP using the MIP Task or placed directly to the submission folder on File Explorer

MIP Help - Select this option if data is not being uploaded directly to the MIP using the MIP Task or placed directly to the submission folder on File Explorer. Instead this data must be physically sent to CDS for uploading, please see MIP Guidance document for further details on this process.

Upload Topographic data

After selecting the file, a user must select the Upload File button to have the file saved to the Task.

After selecting the file a user must select the either the Direct Upload button, which uploads the via directly into the MIP, or the Managed Upload button, which engages Aspera software to facilitate a smoother, quicker upload for larger files (>2GB). Reference the Aspera Software instructions for details when using Aspera for the first time.

After uploading the file, select Run Validation to trigger metadata validation.

Select the View Details link for more information on the results of the auto validation. If the status displays Failed, the View Details link provides specific information on what part of the metadata failed the review

A User can add both CTP and Non-CTP Leverage to the Task by selecting the Add button under the Leverage section. Leverage for new Topographic data collection is typically cost share funding, though sometimes there can be in-kind contributions like field survey or QA/QC.

A user can select either the CTP or Non- CTP button to indicate which type of Leverage to add to the Task

Based on the selection of either CTP or Non-CTP Leverage the user will then be required to enter Quantity, Type, Unit, Contributed By, Federal Fiscal Year, and Comments. Please note, if Non-CTP Leverage is chosen the Unit feild will be predefined to Dollar(s)and users can enter the amount in the Type feild

Once those fields are completed the user must select the Save button
Add CTP LeverageAdd Non-CTP Leverage

A user can select on the Save button at any point during this process or once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can click on the Submit button

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

Capture Existing Topographic Data Task

Task Start: This Task can take place at a variety of different points in a Project depending on the Project structure. In a typical watershed Project that begins with Discovery, finding and gathering topographic data will typically be part of Discovery and can occur as part of the pre-Discovery research and preparation or any time throughout Discovery. Typically, a Capture Existing Topographic Data Task should be created whenever there is a Discovery purchase. However, some Projects may begin with Large Scale Automated Engineering or Base Level Engineering work prior to Discovery. In these cases, finding existing topographic data will usually need to take place prior to these engineering activities, so a Capture Existing Topographic Data Task will be needed along with the H&H purchases. It may also sometimes be the case that existing topographic data is gathered after Discovery. If a Project is planned this way, a Capture Existing Topographic Data Task can be created as part of the other Data Development purchases. If additional existing topographic data is unexpectedly received after Discovery or closing out the prior Capture Existing Topographic Data Task, the Project owner can reopen the Existing Topographic Data Task, so the data can be uploaded.

Below is the view of the Existing Topographic Data Task. From this screen a user will see:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, Baseline Task Start and End Dates. This also includes Geography(ies) and Comment History

Analysis Section allows the user to indicate details specific to the Task and Leverage information

Leveraged Datasets: existing elevation datasets not funded by FEMA and not previously used on a FEMA mapping Project. Leverage for existing lidar / topo will normally be reported in terms of square miles of data.

Non-Leverage Datasets: existing elevation from other sources used but not considered leverage or to count toward leverage quantities. Generally we only want to count leverage once, so if a dataset was used previously on a flood map, we don't want to count it again. This can be difficult to determine, so a simple rule is if the data is older than the prior map revision do not count it as leverage. Lidar data from 3DEP can also be difficult to determine if we should count it as leverage. For many USGS / 3DEP Projects it can also be difficult to know if FEMA already contributed funds to the data collection or not.

Comments Section allows the user to enter any relevant comments. These comments will be visible within the Existing Topographic Data Validation and Existing Topographic Data Independent QA/QC Tasks

Capture Existing Topographic Data Task

The only editable sections of this Task are the Submit Data, Add Leveraged Datasets, Add Non-Leveraged Datasets and Comments sections. Steps include:

Within the Submit Data Section, a user must select a Data Location from the drop-down menu.

Pre-populated options are listed and a user can select:

MIP - Select this option if data is being uploaded directly to the MIP using the MIP Task or placed directly to the submission folder on File Explorer

MIP Help - Select this option if data is not being uploaded directly to the MIP using the MIP Task or placed directly to the submission folder on File Explorer. Instead this data must be physically sent to CDS for uploading, please see MIP Guidance document for further details on this process.

Upload Topographic data

After selecting the file, a user must select the Upload File button to have the file saved to the Task.

After selecting the file a user must select the either the Direct Upload button, which uploads the via directly into the MIP, or the Managed Upload button, which engages Aspera software to facilitate a smoother, quicker upload for larger files (>2GB). Reference the Aspera Software instructions for details when using Aspera for the first time.

After uploading the file, select Run Validation to trigger metadata validation.

Select the View Details link for more information on the results of the auto validation. If the status displays Failed, the View Details link provides specific information on what part of the metadata failed the review

A user can add Leveraged datasets to the Task by selecting the Add button under the Leverage section

The user will then be required to enter Quantity, Type, Unit, Vertical Accuracy, Contributed By, Federal Fiscal Year, and Comments.

Once those fields are completed the user must select the Save button
Add Leveraged Datasets

A user can add Non-Leveraged datasets to the Task by selecting the Add button under the Non-Leverage datasets section

The user will then be required to enter Quantity, Type, Unit, Vertical Accuracy, Contributed By, Federal Fiscal Year, and Comments

Once those fields are completed the user must select the Save button
Add Non-Leveraged Datasets

A user can select on the Save button at any point during this process or once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can click on the Submit button

Leveraged Datasets vs. Non-Leveraged Datasets

Leveraged Datasets - existing elevation datasets not funded by FEMA and not previously used on a FEMA mapping Project

Non-Leverage Datasets - existing elevation from other sources used but not considered leverage or to count toward leverage quantities

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

Topographic Validation Task

This is the view of the Validate Topographic Data Task. From this screen a user will see:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, Baseline Task Start and End Dates. This also includes Geography(ies) and Comment history

Submit Data Section allows the user to view uploaded data in File Explorer and the validation status of the data uploaded

Validation Status allows the user to either reject or approve the Task, enter the reviewer name and upload the necessary validation checklists as well as provide general comments related to this validation

Validate Topographic Task

The only editable sections of this Task are the Validation Status fields. Steps include:

A user must select Approve or Reject Validation

Next a user can upload a Validation file

A reviewer can also enter any comments regarding the validation Task

A user can select the Save button at any point during this process or once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can select the Submit button

Validation Task Flow

Please review the Task Flow section within the Getting Started portion of User Care to learn more about the Validation Task Flow.

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

Topographic Independent QA/QC Task

The Independent QA/QC Task is initiated when the Data Capture Task is completed, and the Validation Task is completed/approved. The Independent QA/QC checks the technical correctness of the mapping and submittal files for completeness and quality excellence. This Task may be completed by a Mapping Partner; the Independent QA/QC is conducted by either the same Mapping Partner who completed the Data Capture Task (but by a different and independent production group) or by an independent technical reviewer.

Below is the view of the Independent QA/QC Topographic Data Task. From this screen a user will see:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, Baseline Task Start and End Dates. This also includes Geography(ies) and Comment history

Submit Data Section allows the user to view uploaded data in File Explorer and the validation status of the data uploaded

QA/QC Status allows the user to either reject or approve the Task, enter the reviewer name and upload the necessary QA/QC checklists as well as provide general comments related to this independent review

Independent QA/QC Topographic Task

The only editable sections of this Task are the Independent QA/QC Status fields. Steps include:

A user must select Approve or Reject QAQC

Next a user can upload a QA/QC document

A reviewer can also enter any comments regarding the QA/QC Task

A user can select the Save button at any point during this process or once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can select the Submit button.

Validation Task Flow

Please review the Task Flow section within the Getting Started portion of User Care to learn more about the Validation Task Flow.

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

General Purchase

This purchase will allow a user to Capture, Validate, and complete an Independent QA/QC of General Data.

Purpose: This purchase will allow a user to capture General Data, Validate General Data, and complete an Independent QA/QC, if applicable. Capture general data from a broad range of Risk MAP Project and program related activities for example:

Due Process and Adoption Management

Quality Assurance Management

CTP-PM-SOW (Program Management GRANT)

CTP-CERC-SOW (CERC Support from CTP)

CERC-MS (Regionally funded Mission Support)

CERC-PS (Project Support)

RSC Enhancements

RSO Management

Project Management Fees (CERC, PTS, CTP)

PM-Enhancements (PM contract ? Additional Regional Support)

HMTAP-PTS (Disaster dollars for A&E services)

HMTAP-Non A&E (Disaster dollars for non-A&E services)

PTS-TARC (Other contract dollars and efforts for Research Information)

PTS-MS (Regional Mission Support)

CERC Mitigation Action

CERC Mitigation Planning

Awareness Metric Measure 1

Tasks:

Capture General Data

Validation of General Data

Independent QA/QC of General Data

Data Upload:

For reference to the data requirements for upload as well as the required folder structure please reference the FEMA Data Capture Technical Reference, Data Capture - General and Data Capture - Workflow Details, and related guidance documents

Validation:

All Project data uploaded to the MIP through a Project workflow needs to be reviewed and validated for completeness against the current Data Capture standards by a MIP super-user, typically a MIP Black Belt

Create General Purchase & Tasks

While in the purchase creation process, a Project Level Access user would locate the General purchase by selecting Data Development Purchase Group: Data Development, Sharing Risk Awareness, & Mitigation Outreach. Once that option is selected the Purchase dropdown will auto-populate and the option for the General will be made available. During the purchase creation, the Project Level Access user will also be able to select a Purchase Type Indicator from the auto-populated list

Once a Project Level Access user has created the purchase, the user would then be able to create the relevant Tasks associated with the specific Purchase as listed in the Purchases and Tasks Overview section of this document. During the creation of the General Data Capture Task a Project Access Level User will be able to chose the Task Type to associate to the General Data Capture Task. Drop down options include: CERC Mitigation Action, CERC Mitigation Planning, CERC-MS (Regionally funded Mission Support), CERC-PS (Project Support), CTP-COMS-SOW (CERC-type- Support from CTP), CTP-PM-SOW (Program Management Grant), Due Process and Adoption Management, HMTAP-Non A&E (Disaster Dollars for non-A&E Services), HMTAP-PTS(Disaster Dollars for A&E Services), PM-Enhancements(PM contract - Additional Regional Support), Project Management Fees (CERC,PTS,CTP, PTS-MS (Regional Mission Support), PTS-TARC (Other Contract Dollars and Efforts for Research Information), Quality Assurance Management, RSC Enhancements, and RSO Management.

FEMA Official MIP Studies Guidance Highlights:

Purchase Contacts: PTS, CERC, CTP, PM

Purchase Field Description: Briefly describe the purpose of the purchase specifically identifying the purchase type especially if ?Other? is used for the purchase type

EV Information: Will be optional at the Task Level for the General Capture Task and the General QA/QC Tasks

General Data Capture

Below is the view of the General Data Capture Task. From this screen a user will see:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, Baseline Task Start and End Dates. This also includes Geography(ies) and Comment History

Submit Data Section allows the user to upload General Data and perform the automated Metadata Validation

Analysis Section allows the user to indicate details specific to the Task and Leverage information

Comments Section allows the user to enter any relevant comments. These comments will be visible within the General Validation and General Independent QA/QC Tasks

General Data Capture Task

The only editable sections of this Task are the Submit Data, add Leverage, and Comments sections. Steps include:

A user can upload data file

After selecting the file a user must select the Upload File button to have the file saved to the Task

After selecting the file a user must select the either the Direct Upload button, which uploads the via directly into the MIP, or the Managed Upload button, which engages Aspera software to facilitate a smoother, quicker upload for larger files (>2GB). Reference the Aspera Software instructions for details when using Aspera for the first time.

A user can add Leverage to the Task by selecting the Add button under the Leverage section

The user will then be required to enter Quantity, Type, Unit, Contributed By, Federal Fiscal Year, and Comments.

Once those fields are completed the user must select the Save button
Add Leverage

A user can select the Save button at any point during this process or once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can select the Submit button

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

General Data Capture Validation

This is the view of the Validate General Data Task. From this screen a user will see:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, Baseline Task Start and End Dates. This also includes Geography(ies) and Comment history

Submit Data Section allows the user to view uploaded data in File Explorer and the validation status of the data uploaded

Validation Status allows the user to either reject or approve the Task, enter the reviewer name and upload the necessary validation checklists as well as provide general comments related to this validation

Validate General Task

The only editable sections of this Task are the Validation Status fields. Steps include:

A user must select Approve or Reject Validation

Next a user can upload a Validation file

A reviewer can also enter any comments regarding the validation Task

A user can select the Save button at any point during this process or once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can select the Submit button

Validation Task Flow

Please review the Task Flow section within the Getting Started portion of User Care to learn more about the Validation Task Flow.

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

General Data Capture Independent QA/QC

The Independent QA/QC Task is initiated when the Data Capture Task is completed, and the Validation Task is completed/approved. The Independent QA/QC checks the technical correctness of the mapping and submittal files for completeness and quality excellence. This Task may be completed by a Mapping Partner; the Independent QA/QC is conducted by either the same Mapping Partner who completed the Data Capture Task (but by a different and independent production group) or by an independent technical reviewer.

Below is the view of the Independent QA/QC General Data Task. From this screen a user will see:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, Baseline Task Start and End Dates. This also includes Geography(ies) and Comment history

Submit Data Section allows the user to view uploaded data in File Explorer and the validation status of the data uploaded

QA/QC Status allows the user to either reject or approve the Task, enter the reviewer name and upload the necessary QA/QC checklists as well as provide general comments related to this independent review

General Independent QA/QC Task Page

The only editable sections of this Task are the Independent QA/QC Status fields. Steps include:

A user must select Approve or Reject QAQC

Next a user can upload a QA/QC document

A reviewer can also enter any comments regarding the QA/QC Task

A user can select the Save button at any point during this process or once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can select the Submit button

Validation Task Flow

Please review the Task Flow section within the Getting Started portion of User Care to learn more about the Validation Task Flow.

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

KDP 0 Task

Below is the view of the KDP 0 Task. A KDP 0 Task can be created under any of the Data Development or Discovery Purchases. From this screen a user will see:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, and Purchase Geography(ies)

Analysis Section allows user to enter if KDP is needed and the approval date as well as a reason if KDP is not needed

Comments Section allows the user to enter any relevant comments

KDP 0 Task

The only editable sections of this Task KDP 0 fields. Steps include:

A user must indicate where KDP 0 is needed or not

Next a user must enter the KDP 0 Approval Date

If a KDP 0 is not needed then a user must provide a reason why

A reviewer can also enter any comments regarding the KDP 0 Task

A user can select the Save button at any point during this process or once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can select the Submit button

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

KDP 1 Task

Below is the view of the KDP 1 Task. A KDP 1 Task can be created under any of the Data Development or Discovery Purchases. From this screen a user will see:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, and Purchase Geography(ies)

Analysis Section allows user to enter if KDP is needed and the approval date as well as a reason if KDP is not needed

Comments Section allows the user to enter any relevant comments

KDP 1 Task

The only editable sections of this Task KDP 1 fields. Steps include:

A user must indicate where KDP 1 is needed or not

Next a user must enter the KDP 1 Approval Date

If a KDP 1 is not needed then a user must provide a reason why

A reviewer can also enter any comments regarding the KDP 1 Task

A user can select the Save button at any point during this process or once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can select the Submit button.

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

Preliminary Map Production Group

This purchase will allow a user to Produce Preliminary Product Data, Validate Preliminary Products, Complete an Independent QA/QC of Preliminary Products, Distribute Preliminary Products, and complete QR3, KDP 2, and KDP 3. Please note: While the system does not require Tasks be created in a certain order, some Tasks are dependant on others. The Produce Preliminary Products Data Capture Task within the Preliminary Purchase Group should always be created and completed prior to any Validation or QAQC Tasks.

Purpose: Tasks associated with this activity are completed for any Preliminary Map Product Purchase, to upload and validate the Preliminary Map Products and associated metadata into the MIP for QA and auto QA.

All Project data uploaded to the MIP through a Project workflow needs to be reviewed and validated for completeness against the current Data Capture standards by a MIP super-user, typically a MIP Black Belt

Create Preliminary Purchase & Tasks

While in the purchase creation process, a Project Level Access user would locate the Preliminary purchase by selecting Purchase Group: Preliminary. Once that option is selected the Purchase dropdown will auto-populate and the option for the Preliminary purchase will be made available. During the purchase creation, the Project Level Access user will also be able to select a Purchase Type Indicator from the auto-populated list

If Revised Preliminary materials become necessary, this requires a second Preliminary Purchase. A Purchase Level Access user should use the "Revised Preliminary" Purchase Type Indicator when creating this second purchase. Include a Purchase description such as, "Revised Preliminary due to appeals" or, "Revised Preliminary materials due to new data received."

Once a Project Level Access user has created the purchase, the user would then be able to create the relevant Tasks associated with the specific Purchase as listed in the Purchases and Tasks Overview section of this document

FEMA Official MIP Studies Guidance Highlights:

Purchase Geography: The associated Geography for the Preliminary Purchase should always be at the Jurisdiction level (County entity or Single-Jurisdiction entity) due to how DVT processes the FIRM Database, and due to how Regulatory Flood Risk Products are delivered to the MSC. For Countywide Flood Risk Projects, the Geography for the Purchase should include all communities within the County. For PMR studies, the Geography for the Purchase should only include those communities that are within the PMR footprint. If the incorrect type of Geography is chosen during Preliminary Purchase setup (i.e., a Single-Jurisdiction entity is set up as a County entity), this causes multiple errors and extraneous workarounds during DVT processing and during Preliminary Distribution.

Purchase Contacts: Key contacts that should be listed for the Preliminary Purchase include, at a minimum, the study manager.

Purchase Field Description: For revised prelims, please include description of why the revised prelim is issued, such as 'revised prelim due to appeals' or 'revised prelim due to new data received'

EV Information: Will be tracked at the Task Level for the Produce Preliminary Products Data Capture and QA/QC Tasks.

Produce Preliminary Map Data Task

Task Start: The Mapping Partner should start this Task only after completion of KDP 2 and completion of QR1. If a revised preliminary purchase is needed, the mapping partner may not need KDP2 approval, yet this should be verified prior to Task creation.

The Produce Preliminary Map Data Capture Task includes the following sections, as shown in the example below:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, Baseline Task Start and End Dates. This also includes Geography(ies) and Comment History

Analysis Section allows the user to indicate Leveraged datasets and details (including KDP 2 Approval Date, Projected Preliminary Date, Total Number of Panels in Study, Number of Revised/Updated Panels and Leverage)Enter leverage for contributed work or funds in the production of the FIRM database that was not already reported in the Draft FIRM Database Capture Task. Donât count base map, elevation data, or other contributed spatial data sets here.

Comments Section allows the user to enter any relevant comments. These comments will be visible within the Produce Preliminary Data Validation and Preliminary Independent QA/QC

Produce Preliminary Map Data Capture

The only editable sections of this Task are the Submit Data, Analysis, add Leverage, and Comments sections. Steps include:

A user must select a Database Schema from the buttons (2003, 2011, or 2013).

Refer to the Risk MAP ID Tables information on the FEMA Guidelines & Standards Maintenance web page for further details on Database schemas.

Upload Preliminary materials

These materials include FIRM, FIS, FIRM Database, and metadata files. The upload of this data is the submission for QR2 and QR3.

For reference to the data requirements for upload as well as the required folder structure please reference the FEMA Data Capture Technical Reference, Data Capture - General and Data Capture - Workflow Details guidance documents.

After selecting the file a user must select the Upload File button to have the file saved to the Task

After selecting the file a user must select the either the Direct Upload button, which uploads the via directly into the MIP, or the Managed Upload button, which engages Aspera software to facilitate a smoother, quicker upload for larger files (>2GB). Reference the Aspera Software instructions for details when using Aspera for the first time.

After uploading the file, select Run Validation button to trigger metadata validation. If the metadata validation passes, the folder validation is started automatically. If the folder valiation passes, DVT is triggered by the system.Please Note: Tasks that involve DVT Validation, the CID to validate selected during task creation should match the CID within the metadata file and the CID in the file naming convention

The Submission Status will then be displayed for the FIS, FIRM, metadata, and FIRM Database files.

The QR2 Completion Date will be displayed once all DVT errors are resolved.

Select the View Details link for more information on the results of the auto validation. If the status displays Failed, the View Details link provides specific information on what part of the metadata failed the review. In some instances there may be a need to bypass a failing DVT validation. Common bypass needs are described in the DVT Guidance in G&S. If you feel that the DVT validation has failed your submission when it should not have, please contact MIP help and provide your case number, validation URL, and reasoning

Upload a Pre and Post QR3 files

Upload the Pre-QR3 File in preparation for initiating the QR3 Review.

Upload the Post-QR3 File once QR3 is complete

After selecting the file a user must select the Upload File button to have the file saved to the Task

Add Study-specific information.

Enter a total Number of Panels in the Flood Risk Project (required).

Enter the Number of Revised/Updated Panels in the Flood Risk Project (required).

The KDP 2 Date and Projected Preliminary Date will be populated based on information entered by the Purchase Level Access user.

Add Leverage to the Task

Under the Leverage section, select the Add button

The user will then be required to enter Quantity, Type, Unit, Contributed By, Federal Fiscal Year, and Comments.

Once those fields are completed the user must select the Save button
Add Leverage Popup

Add Comments relevant to the Task.

A user can select the Save button at any point during this process.

This Task should be kept open by the user until QR3 is approved. Task updates can be saved as data is updated as part of the QR2/QR3 Review process.

Once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can select the Submit button

A user should not select Submit until QR3 has been approved.

KDP 2 Date and Project Preliminary Date Fields

The KDP 2 Date and Projected Preliminary Date will be populated based on information entered by the Purchase Level Access user

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

Preliminary Map Production Validation Task

This is the view of the Validate Preliminary Map Production Task. From this screen a user will see:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, Baseline Task Start and End Dates. This also includes Geography(ies) and Comment history

Submit Data Section allows the user to view uploaded data in File Explorer and the validation status of the data uploaded

Validation Status allows the user to either reject or approve the Task, enter the reviewer name and upload the necessary validation checklists as well as provide general comments related to this validation

Validate Preliminary Map Production Task

The only editable sections of this Task are the Validation Status fields. Steps include:

Approve or Reject Validation (user must select one)

Upload a Validation document

After selecting the file a user must select the Upload File button in order to have the file saved to the Task.

The Validator can also enter any comments regarding the Validation Task

The user can select the Save button at any point during this process. Once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can select the Submit button

Validation Task Flow

Please review the Task Flow section within the Getting Started portion of User Care to learn more about the Validation Task Flow.

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

Preliminary Map Production Independent QA/QC Task

The Independent QA/QC Task is initiated when the Data Capture Task is completed, and the Validation Task is completed/approved. The Independent QA/QC checks the technical correctness of the mapping and submittal files for completeness and quality excellence. This Task may be completed by a Mapping Partner; the Independent QA/QC is conducted by either the same Mapping Partner who completed the Data Capture Task (but by a different and independent production group) or by an independent technical reviewer.

Below is the view of the Independent QA/QC Preliminary Map Production Task. From this screen a user will see:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, Baseline Task Start and End Dates. This also includes Geography(ies) and Comment history

Submit Data Section allows the user to view uploaded data in File Explorer and the validation status of the data uploaded

QA/QC Status allows the user to either reject or approve the Task, enter the reviewer name and upload the necessary QA/QC checklists as well as provide general comments related to this independent review

Independent QA/QC Preliminary Map Production Task

The only editable sections of this Task are the Independent QA/QC Status fields. Steps include:

A user must select Approve or Reject Validation

Next a user can upload a QA/QC document

A reviewer can also enter any comments regarding the QA/QC Task

A user can select the Save button at any point during this process or once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can select the Submit button

Validation Task Flow

Please review the Task Flow section within the Getting Started portion of User Care to learn more about the Validation Task Flow.

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

Distribute Preliminary Products Task

Task Start: The Mapping Partner starts this Task only once QR3 is completed and KDP 3 is approved. The purpose of this Task is to distribute the Preliminary materials, which have now successfully passed QR3 and are approved for distribution via KDP 3. Completion of this Task will trigger an Actual Preliminary Date being reported in the MIP.

Below is the view of the Produce Preliminary Map Data Task. From this screen a user will see:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, Baseline Task Start and End Dates. This also includes Geography(ies) and Comment History

Analysis Section allows the user to enter an Actual Prelim Date and provides a list of Communities that are appealable as well as whether the Preliminary SOMA is complete.

Comments Section allows the user to enter any relevant comments. These comments will be visible within the Produce Preliminary Data Validation and Preliminary Independent QA/QC

Distribute Preliminary Map Data Capture

The only editable sections of this Task are the Submit Data, and Comments sections. Steps include:

Upload Delivery Receipts

After selecting the file a user must select the Upload File button to have the file saved to the Task

After selecting the file a user must select the either the Direct Upload button, which uploads the via directly into the MIP, or the Managed Upload button, which engages Aspera software to facilitate a smoother, quicker upload for larger files (>2GB). Reference the Aspera Software instructions for details when using Aspera for the first time.

Once the Produce Preliminary Data Capture Task is submitted and the KDP 3 Task is complete, the Mapping Partner will enter the Actual Preliminary Date, and select Send to MSC.

At this point, all subsequent workflow Tasks should be completed. The Mapping Partner should confirm this before completing the Distribute Preliminary Products Task.

The Actual Preliminary Date should be the same date that is shown on the FIRMs. This will be reported as such once the Distribute Preliminary Products Task is completed.

Once all the mandatory fields are completed, the user can select the Submit button.

Submitting to the MSC

Users will not be able to select the "Send to MSC" button until the Produce Preliminary Data Capture Task displays a "Submitted" status and the KDP 3 Task displays a "Complete" status.

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

KDP 3 Task

Below is the view of the KDP 3 Task. From this screen a user will see:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, and Purchase Geography(ies)

Analysis Section allows user to enter if KDP is needed and the approval date as well as a reason if KDP is not needed

Comments Section allows the user to enter any relevant comments

KDP 3 Task

The only editable sections of this Task KDP 3 fields. Steps include:

A user must indicate where KDP 3 is needed or not

Next a user must enter the KDP 3 Approval Date

If a KDP 3 is not needed then a user must provide a reason why

A reviewer can also enter any comments regarding the KDP 3 Task

A user can select the Save button at any point during this process or once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can select the Submit button.

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

QR3 Task

The QR3 Task is initiated once the initial QR2 submittal has been Validated. The Mapping Partner should coordinate with the Reviewer PTS by email to initiate the QR3 Review process. This Task facilitates the QR3 visual review of submitted Preliminary materials. The Reviewer PTS will review a 10% subset of the revised panels.

The QR3 Task includes the following sections, as shown in the example below:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, Baseline Task Start and End Dates. This also includes Geography(ies) and Comment history

Submit Data Section allows the user to view uploaded data in File Explorer and the validation status of the data uploaded

Review Status allows the user to either reject or approve the Task, enter the reviewer name and upload the necessary QR checklists as well as provide general comments related to this quality review.

Quality Review 3(QR3)

The only editable sections of this Task are the Analysis and QA Status fields. Steps include:

The QR3 Reviewer must enter the Number of Panels Reviewed

The QR3 Reviewer must either select Approve or Reject and enter his/her name

If comments must be addressed, the Data Capture Task would be reopened, revised, and resubmitted. The Validation Task would then be reopened for Approval or Rejection.

Upload QR documents

Materials uploaded include the FEMA-approved QR3 checklist, and any other supplemental comments such as screen shots or spatial files, if necessary.

After selecting the file a user must select the Upload File button in order to have the file saved to the Task.

The QR3 Reviewer may also enter any comments regarding the QA/QC Task. If the QR3 submission is rejected, briefly state here why the submission was rejected.

A user can select the Save button at any point during this process.

Once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can select the Submit button to submit the Independent QA/QC results.

Validation Task Flow

Please review the Task Flow section within the Getting Started portion of User Care to learn more about the Validation Task Flow.

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

Revised Preliminary

When a Flood Risk Project has been issued Preliminary and needs significant modification, it may be necessary to issue a revised set of Preliminary materials. The need for Revised Preliminary materials is determined by FEMA through coordination with the community. The Revised Preliminary process usually requires a contract modification in order to change the Flood Risk Project scope, Period of Performance, and funding. The Revised Preliminary Task requires a second Purchase under the Preliminary Purchase Level. Please reference the above section, 'Create Preliminary Purchase & Task's,' for more details.

If Revised Preliminary mterials become necessary, a Purchase Level Access user should use the Revised Preliminary Purchase Type Indicator to create a second set of Purchases to collect data for the Revised Preliminary. The revised Preliminary Purchase wil behave like a normal Purchase in that they will be assigned, completed, and validated in the same way.

Below is the Create Purchase screen where the Purchase Indicator drop option is accessable.

Create Purchase

The options within the Purchase Type Indicator include

Revised Prelim

PMR

Large Scal Automated Engineering

Base Level Engineering

Purchase Type Indicator Drop Down Options

Once the Revised Prelim Purchase Type Indicator is chosen, users will see Revised Prelim inserted in the Purchase Title field across all associated screens.

Post-Preliminary Processing Purchase Group

This Purchase Group will allow users to conduct Due Process and create Final Mapping Products.Please note: While the system does not require Tasks be created in a certain order, some Tasks are dependant on others. Please review the overview sections of Due Process and Final Mapping Products.

Due Process Purchase

This purchase will allow a user to Populate FHD, Consolidate FHD, Appeal Start Docket Approval, Initiate Appeal/Comment, Record Appeal/Comment, and complete Validation for Record Appeal/Comment, QR 4 Part 1, QR 4 Part 2, and KDP 4. Please note: While the system does not require Tasks be created in a certain order, some Tasks are dependant on others. The Populate FHD Task within the Due Process Purchase Group should always be created and completed before QR 4 Part 1. While the Initiate Appeal/Comment Task should be created and completed before QR 4 Part 2 , Record Appeal/Comment Task or Validation Tasks. Below are all the Tasks within the Due Process Purchase in the suggested creation/completion order.

All Project data uploaded to the MIP needs to be reviewed and validated for completeness against the current Data Capture standards by a MIP super-user, typically a MIP Black Belt.

Create Due Process Purchase & Tasks

While in the purchase creation process, a Project Level Access user would locate the Due Process purchase by selecting Purchase Group: Post Preliminary Processing. Once that option is selected the Purchase dropdown will auto-populate and the option for the Due Process purchase will be made available. During the purchase creation, the Project Level Access user will also be able to select a Purchase Type Indicator from the auto-populated list.

Once a Project Level Access user has created the purchase, the user would then be able to create the relevant Tasks associated with the specific Purchase as listed in the Purchases and Tasks Overview section of this document

FEMA Official MIP Studies Guidance Highlights:

Purchase Creation Consideration: Populate FHD and Consolidate FHD (2x, one for Proposed Notice and one for Final Notice) should be created at the time the Due Process Purchase is set up

EV Information: Will be tracked at the Task Level for Due Process Management Task.

Purchase Geography Consideration: Due process geography is specific to only those communities which are part of the 90-day appeal period.

Initiate Appeal/Comment Task

Below is the view of the Initiate Appeal/Comment Task. From this screen a user will see:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, Baseline Task Start and End Dates. This also includes Geography(ies) and Comment History

Analysis Section allows the user to indicate details specific to the Task and Leverage information (including Initiate Appeal/Comment, and Leverage)

Comments Section allows the user to enter any relevant comments. These comments will be visible within the QR4 Part 1 Task

Initiate Appeal/Comment Task

The only editable sections of this Task are the Submit Data, Initiate Appeal/Comment, and Leverage and Comments sections. Steps include:

Upload a file(s) required for the QR4 Part 2 review. See Data Capture Technical Reference for file requirements.

After selecting the file a user must select the either the Direct Upload button, which uploads the via directly into the MIP, or the Managed Upload button, which engages Aspera software to facilitate a smoother, quicker upload for larger files (>2GB). Reference the Aspera Software instructions for details when using Aspera for the first time.

A user must enter the Federal Register Docket Number (Four digit docket number found on the published Proposed Notice, e.g. 1704)

A user must enter dates for the first newspaper publication date, target mail date, second newspaper publication date, and appeal end date for each community displayed within that Task. The target mailed date, first newspaper publication date, and second newspaper publication date are each typically scheduled seven days apart, see example below.

Appeal end date = the end date of the 90-day appeal period which is the appeal start date plus 89 days (e.g. 05/14/2017 + 89 days = 08/11/2017)

A user can add Leveraged datasets to the Task by selecting the Add button under the Leverage section

The user will then be required to enter Quantity, Type, Unit, Contributed By, Federal Fiscal Year, and Comments.

Once those fields are completed the user must select the Save button
Add Leveraged Datasets

A user can select on the Save button at any point during this process or once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can click on the Submit button.

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

Record Appeal/Comment Task

Below is the view of the Record Appeal/Comment Task. From this screen a user will see:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, Baseline Task Start and End Dates. This also includes Geography(ies) and Comment History

Analysis Section allows the user to indicate details specific to the Task and Leverage information

Comments Section allows the user to enter any relevant comments. These comments will be visible within the Validation for Record Appeal/Comment Task

Record Appeal/Comment Task

The only editable sections of this Task are the Record Appeal/Comment and Comments sections. Steps include:

A user must add an Appeal/Comment or select the option to indicate there was No Appeal/Comment Received

A user can add an Appeal or Comment by selecting the Add button under the Record Appeal/Comment section

The user will then be required to enter Community, Appeal Status, Date Received, and Changes to Product. A user can also choose to complete the other field listed

Appeal Status Options Clarification:

To be Reviewed â Appeal/Comment package has been received but not yet acknowledged through a letter or response to the community and initial review has not been initiated.

Acknowledged â An initial acknowledgement letter or response after receiving an appeal or comment has been sent to the community. Refer to the Appeal and Processing Guidance Document.

Under Review â Initial review of Appeal/Comment package has been initiated but initial review is not yet complete.

Resolved â Appeal review and follow up actions have all been completed and Appeal/Comment is considered completely addressed. No additional actions required.

In Progress â Appeal/comment package initial review completed but requires follow up action, such as request for additional data, incorporation of data or perhaps a revised preliminary issuance.

Once those fields are complete, the user must select the Save button
Add Appeal/Comment

A user can select the Save button at any point during this process or once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can click on the Submit button.

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

Populate FHD

Below is the view of the Populate FHD Task. This task is assigned to the Mapping Partner responsible for determining which communities are receiving an appeal period and should therefore be on the Federal Register Proposed Notice. From this screen a user will see:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, Baseline Task Start and End Dates. This also includes Geography(ies) and Comment History

Comments Section allows the user to enter any relevant comments. These comments will be visible within the Produce Preliminary Data Validation and Preliminary Independent QA/QC

Geography:

Prior to completing this task the Mapping Partner responsible must ensure all the communities listed in the Geography section are correct (ie. those communities are to receive an appeal period/appear on the Proposed Notice of Flood Hazard Determinations). Any changes to Geography should be submitted as a MIP Help Ticket noting which CIDs should be added or removed.

CIS Data:

Please note: Community Information and CEO Information from CIS is pre-populated into the Populate FHD Task and users manually adjust entries in accordance with Federal Register Guidelines and add Map Repository information. Please note that changes made in Populate FHD Task are not pushed to CIS. It is recommended any changes necessary to the CEO Information be made 24 hours prior to completing the Populate FHD Task. Otherwise changes will need to be made in both CIS and the Populate FHD task.

Common updates to CEO information include and are not limited to: changing the name of the community from ALL CAPS to Case Lower Case (i.e. âMARION COUNTY Unincorporated Areasâ to âUnincorporated Areas of Marion Countyâ), adding âThe Honorableâ before the CEOâs name, correcting the CEOâs title (ie. Mayor, City of [Community Name], adding or deleting phone numbers, changing numbers that are currently spelled out to a numeric (ie. Second to 2nd), making sure the correct address where the community can send comments is populated (ie. P.O. Box or physical street address â do not include both a P.O. Box and street address, use one or the other), making sure the Map Repository Information entered into the Populate FHD Task matches the Map Repository Information on the Index/FIS. Please contact your Regional MIP Point of Contact if changes to the Index/FIS and L_COMM_INFO are needed.

General Guidelines

Topic/Issue

Guidance

Correct Example

Incorrect Example

Community Names

Borough/City/Town/Village: a) In cases where the
community's map repository address is in the referenced community,
the name of the community must not be listed unless it helps to avoid
confusion in situations where multiple communities of the same name
are listed in the news release (e.g., City of Bellomo, Town of
Bellomo and Borough of Bellomo in the same news release).

b) When the community's map repository address is not actually in the
referenced community, the name of the community must precede "Town
Hall," "City Hall", "Municipal Building," "Engineering Department,"
etc., where listed.

Counties:

c) the name of the county must always precede "Courthouse,"
"Engineering Department," etc. to clarify the county the CMR building
is located in.

a) City of Whitehall:

Maps are available for
inspection at City Hall, 18620 Hobson Street, Whitehall, WI 54773.

A user can add Leveraged datasets to the Task by selecting the Add button under the Leverage section

The user will then be required to enter Quantity, Type, Unit, Contributed By, Federal Fiscal Year, and Comments.

Once those fields are completed the user must select the Save button
Add Leveraged Datasets

A user can select the Save button at any point during this process or once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can click on the Submit button.

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, all those who have been assigned the task will receive a MIP system notification email that task status has changed.

Consolidate FHD

The Consolidate FHD Task is not a true Task, but rather the functionality to combine multiple FHD notices. When a Project Access Level user creates and assigns a Consolidate FHD Task for a Project, it will appear on the assigned user's Task Workbench just like any other Task. This task will be assigned to PTS Provider in order to process the Proposed and Final Notice of Flood Hazard Determinations all of which are published in the Federal Register. This task pulls information for the Community Map Repository directly from the "Populate FHD" task so it is important to ensure the information entered for the Community Name and Community Map Repository meet Federal Register guidelines. The Community Map Repository is reviewed for adherence to Federal Register guidelines in the "Quality Review 4, Part 1" task.

To process the Proposed or Final Notice, the PTS Provider will select the "Consolidate FHD" MIP task or tasks they will be preparing. The PTS provider will select all the âConsolidated FHDâ MIP tasks that will appear together on a Proposed Notice Docket, or that are on the same Letter of Final Determination (LFD) date. Once all "Consolidate FHD" MIP tasks are selected, the PTS Provider will select the "Consolidate FHD Export" button, not the "Work on Task" button.

Consolidate FHD

The âConsolidate FHD Exportâ button will open a smaller window where the PTS Provider will enter the File Name, Docket Number, and select the Type of Notice to create (i.e. Proposed, Final, Correction, and Withdrawal). Currently, only the Proposed and Final Notice buttons are being utilized.

The âFile Nameâ will be dependent on the type of notice being created. Please note: for âFile Nameâ the MIP only accepts alphanumeric characters (i.e. dashes and underscores cannot be used). For a Part 67 Proposed Notice the file naming convention is âP67BXXXX,â where âXXXXâ is the next available internal docket identification number to be used. For a Part 67 Final Notice the file naming convention is âP67NDDMMYYYY,â where âDDMMYYYYâ is the Letter of Final Determination date.

The âDocket Numberâ for the Proposed Notice is the four digit numeric internal docket identification number the PTS Provider uses. For the Final Notice âDocket Numberâ is the Docket Number that was used on the Proposed Notice. Please note: If the PTS Provider is consolidating notices for multiple counties that were on different Proposed Notice dockets, the Docket No. in the exported Word document will need to be manually updated for each county on the consolidated notice as the PTS Provider can only enter one (1) docket number at this stage.

For âType of Noticeâ the PTS Provider will select the âProposedâ button if they are preparing a Proposed Notice and will select the âFinalâ button if they are preparing a Final Notice.

Consolidate FHD Export

Once the âFile Name,â Docket Number,â and âType of Noticeâ is entered the PTS Provider will export the notice using the âExportâ button. A word document of the Proposed or Final Notice will be exported to the MIP K:/drive Due Process/Consolidate FHD folder. For a Final Notice the PTS Provider will have to manually change the âDocket No.â in the Word document if the counties being consolidated were on different Proposed Notices.

Affidavit Receipt Data Capture

This is the view of the Affidavit Receipt Data Capture Task. From this screen a user will see:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, Baseline Task Start and End Dates. This also includes Geography(ies) and Comment History

Comments Section allows the user to enter any relevant comments. These comments will be visible within the Produce Preliminary Data Validation and Preliminary Independent QA/QC

Affidavit Receipt Data Capture

The only editable sections of this Task are the Submit Data and Comments fields. Steps include:

Users Can Upload Files

After selecting the file to upload, a user must select the Upload File button to have the file saved to the Task

After submitting the file, a user must select either the Direct Upload button, which uploads the file directly into the MIP, or the Managed Upload button, which engages Aspera software to facilitate a smoother, quicker upload for larger files (>2GB). Reference the Aspera Software instructions for details when using Aspera for the first time

After uploading the file, select Run Validation button to trigger metadata validation

Select the View Details link for more information on the results of the auto validation. If the status displays Failed, the View Details link provides specific information on what part of the metadata failed the review

A user can select the Save button at any point during this process or once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can select the Submit button

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

Appeal Start Docket Approval

This is the view of the Appeal Start Docket Approval Task. From this screen a user will see:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, Baseline Task Start and End Dates. This also includes Geography(ies) and Comment History

Comments Section allows the user to enter any relevant comments. These comments will be visible within the Produce Preliminary Data Validation and Preliminary Independent QA/QC

Appeal Start Docket Approval Task

The only editable sections of this Task are the Appeal Initiation Information and QA Status fields. Please note this task will be completed by FEMA HQ. Steps include:

A user must enter the HQ approval Date

A user must select Approve or Reject QA

Next a user can upload a QA file

A reviewer can also enter any comments regarding the Appeal Start Docket Approval Task

A user prior to completing the task should click Publish Notice. This function will publish the approved FHD notice to the FEMAâs Flood Hazard Determination Notices webpage.

A user can select the Save button at any point during this process or once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can select the Submit button.

Pre-Populated Dates

Community Information table is pre-populated with Federal Register and Newspaper Publication dates from the Initiate Appeal/Comment Task.

Publish Notice Button

The Publish Notice button can be selected at any time. Once selected the system will trigger/publish the Proposed Notice to FEMA's View Flood Hazard Determination Notices website. Data will be pulled from the Populate FHD and Initiate Appeal / Comment Period Tasks to complete this process. If an appeal period needs to be corrected or restarted, the Initiate Appeal/Comment and Appeal Start Docket task will need to re-completed. This includes clicking the Publish Notice button again in order to re-publish the FHD notice for the correction appeal start information.

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

Validation for Record Appeal/Comment

This is the view of the Validate Record Appeal/Comment Task. From this screen a user will see:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, Baseline Task Start and End Dates. This also includes Geography(ies) and Comment history

Submit Data Section allows the user to view uploaded data in File Explorer and the validation status of the data uploaded

Validation Status allows the user to either reject or approve the Task, enter the reviewer name and upload the necessary validation checklists as well as provide general comments related to this validation

Validate Record Appeal/Comment Task

The only editable sections of this Task are the Validate Record Appeal/Comment and Validation Status fields. Steps include:

If no Appeals/Comments have been recorded A user must indicate No Comments/Appeals have been received by clicking the check box within the Validate Record Appel/Comment section

A user must select Approve or Reject Validation

Next a user can upload a Validation file

A reviewer can also enter any comments regarding the Appeal Start Docket Approval Task

A user can select the Save button at any point during this process or once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can select the Submit button.

Validation Task Flow

Please review the Task Flow section within the Getting Started portion of User Care to learn more about the Validation Task Flow.

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

QR4 Part 1

This is the view of the Quality Review 4 Part 1 Task (QR4 Pt1). This task is assigned to the PTS Provider responsible for performing the QR4 Part 1 Quality Review. In order for the CEO and CMR information to be available to Quality Reviewers for Quality Review 4 Part 2, this task should be saved, not submitted when the QR4 P1 review is completed. From this screen a user will see:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, Baseline Task Start and End Dates. This also includes Geography(ies) and Comment history

Submit Data Section allows the user to view uploaded data in File Explorer and the validation status of the data uploaded

Validation Status allows the user to either reject or approve the Task, enter the reviewer name and upload the necessary validation checklists as well as provide general comments related to this validation

The QR4 Part 1 Reviewer uses this screen to verify that the information inputted in the âPopulate FHDâ task is correct and adheres to FEMAâs Federal Register Guidelines, such as community names are Case Lower Case, CEO Names have âThe Honorableâ added, CEO tiles are correct (ie. Mayor, City of), that Map Repository Information is correct and matches the Index/FIS Report. . The QR4 Part 1 Reviewer will verify that the Purchase Geography is correct and the communities listed in the Purchase Geography match the communities that should be receiving an appeal and be placed on the Federal Register notice. The QR4 Part 1 Reviewer will also make sure KDP 4 has been approved. The QR4 Part 1 Reviewer checks to make sure all comments are entered into the QR4 Part 1 Regulatory checklist which is uploaded to the MIP.

The QR4 Part 1 checklist is uploaded to the MIP in the âReview Statusâ section of this task, through the âUpload Review Fileâ button. Please note: the checklist must be in .xlsx or .xls format and the file name cannot contain dashes (-).

If the QR4 Part 1 Reviewer identifies changes are required, the review first uploads the QR4 Part 1 checklist and then âRejectâ button is selected. If necessary the QR4 Part 1 Reviewer may add additional comments before selecting the âSubmitâ button. By rejecting this task, the âPopulate FHDâ task is re-opened for corrections.

Upon completion of the QR4 Part 1 review, after the checklist has been uploaded, the QR4 Part 1 Reviewer will save the MIP task. This will leave the task available during QR4 Part 2 so the review can check that CEO names, addresses, etc have not changed from the time Populate FHD was completed and the Appeal Start Materials prepared. If changes are warranted, QR4 P1 can be rejected, opening Populate FHD to make changes to CEO information. NOTE: Once the Proposed Notice has published in the Federal Register changes must not be made to the CMR information in Populate FHD.

Quality Review 4 Part 1 Task (QR4 Pt1)

The only editable sections of this Task are the QA Status fields. Please note this task will be completed by FEMA HQ. Steps include:

A user must select Approve or Reject QA

Next a user can upload a QA file.

A reviewer can also enter any comments regarding the Quality Review 4 Part 1 Task (QR4 Pt1) Task.

A user can select the Save button at any point during this process or once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can select the Submit button.

Validation Task Flow

Please review the Task Flow section within the Getting Started portion of User Care to learn more about the Validation Task Flow.

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, all those who have been assigned the task will receive a MIP system notification email that task status has changed.

QR4 Part 2

This is the view of the Quality Review 4 Part 2 Task (QR4 Pt2). This task is assigned to the PTS Provider responsible for performing the QR4 Part 2 Quality Review. From this screen a user will see:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, Baseline Task Start and End Dates. This also includes Geography(ies) and Comment history

Submit Data Section allows the user to view uploaded data in File Explorer and the validation status of the data uploaded

Validation Status allows the user to either reject or approve the Task, enter the reviewer name and upload the necessary validation checklists as well as provide general comments related to this validation

The QR4 Part 2 Reviewer uses this screen to verify that the information inputted in the âInitiate Appeal/Commentâ task is correct. The QR4 Part 2 Reviewer will verify that the Purchase Geography is correct and the communities listed in the Purchase Geography match the communities that should be receiving an appeal and were published on the Federal Register notice. The QR4 Part 2 Reviewer downloads the Appeal Start Letters and Newspaper Notice from the MIP K drive which was uploaded by the Study Team during the âInitiate Appeal/Commentâ MIP task. The QR4 Part 2 Reviewer confirms the Target Mail Date, 1st and 2nd Newspaper Publication Dates and Appeal End Date are correct and match the documents submitted. All comments are entered into the QR4 Part 2 Regulatory checklist which is uploaded to the MIP.

The QR4 Part 2 Reviewer also uses the QR4 P1 task to verify the CEO information (name, address) in the Appeal Start Letters matches what was entered into Populate FHD. Should CEO information need to be updated the QR4 Part 2 Reviewer will reject QR4 P1. This will open Populate FHD for the Mapping Partner to make the applicable changes to CEO information. NOTE: Once the Proposed Notice has published in the Federal Register changes must not be made to the CMR information in Populate FHD.

The QR4 Part 2 checklist is uploaded to the MIP in the âReview Statusâ section of this task, through the âUpload Review Fileâ button. Please note: the checklist must be in .xlsx or .xls format and the file name cannot contain dashes (-). The QR4 Part 2 Reviewer may also upload additional files with comments on the Appeal Start Materials (letters and newspaper notice). This is done through the âReview Statusâ section of this task, through the âUpload Review Fileâ button.

If the QR 4 Part 2 Reviewer identifies changes are required, the review first uploads the QR4 Part 2 checklist and then âRejectâ button is selected. If necessary the QR4 Part 2 Reviewer may add additional comments before selecting the âSubmitâ button. By rejecting this task, the âinitiate Appeal/Commentâ MIP task is re-opened for corrections and the Mapping Partner can access the QR4 Part 2 checklist and any other files from the MIP K drive.

Quality Review 4 Part 2 Task (QR4 Pt2)

The only editable sections of this Task are the QA Status fields. Steps include:

A user must select Approve or Reject QA

Next a user can upload a QA file

A reviewer can also enter any comments regarding the Quality Review 4 Part 2 Task (QR4 Pt2) Task

A user can select the Save button at any point during this process or once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can select the Submit button.

Validation Task Flow

Please review the Task Flow section within the Getting Started portion of User Care to learn more about the Validation Task Flow.

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

KDP 4 Task

Below is the view of the KDP 4 Task. From this screen a user will see:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, and Purchase Geography(ies)

Analysis Section allows user to enter if KDP is needed and the approval date as well as a reason if KDP is not needed

Comments Section allows the user to enter any relevant comments

KDP 4 Task

The only editable sections of this Task KDP 4 fields. Steps include:

A user must indicate where KDP 4 is needed or not

Next a user must enter the KDP 4 Approval Date

If a KDP 4 is not needed then a user must provide a reason why

A reviewer can also enter any comments regarding the KDP 4 Task

A user can select the Save button at any point during this process or once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can select the Submit button.

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

Due Process Management Task

The Due Process Management Task is not a true Task, but rather the functionality to track Earned Value (EV) for the Due Process Purchase. When a Project Access Level user creates and assigns a Due Process Management Task for a Project, it will solely appear on the Track Task Workbench for that user. The Due Process Management Task will have the same functionality as other Tasks on the Track Progress Workbench. For more information on the Track Progress Workbench please refer to the Track Progress Section of this User Care. Please note, since this Task only appears on Track Progress Workbench only Project and Task + EV users will have access to it, thus assignments should only be made to those access level users.

Final Map Production and Distribution Purchase

This purchase will allow a user to Develop Final Mapping Products, Validate Final Mapping Products, LFD Docket, Finalize LFD, LFD Approval, QR 5, QR 6, QR 7, Suspension Notifications Letters, Prepare Revalidation, Review Revalidation, Revalidation Approval, Distribute Revalidation and KDP 5. Please note: While the system does not require Tasks be created in a certain order, some Tasks are dependant on others. The Develop Final Mapping Products Data Capture Task within the Final Mapping Production and Distribution Purchase Group should always be created and completed before Develop Final Mapping Validation, QR 5, 7, and 8. While the LFD Docket Task should be created and completed before QR 6 , LFD Approval, Finalize LFD and Suspension Notification. The Prepare Revalidation Task should be created and completed before, Review Revalidation, Revalidation Approval, and Distribute. Below are all the Tasks within the Final Mapping Production Purchase in the suggested creation/completion order.

Tasks

KDP 5

Develop Final Mapping Product

Validate Final Mapping Products

QR 5

QR 7

QR 8

LFD Docket

QR 6

LFD Approval

Finalize LFD

Suspension Notifications Letters

Prepare Revalidation

Review Revalidation

Revalidation Approval

Distribute Revalidation

KDP 5

Final Mapping Products Management

Validation:

All Project data uploaded to the MIP through a Project workflow needs to be reviewed and validated for completeness against the current Data Capture standards by a MIP super-user, typically a MIP Black Belt.

Create Final Map Production and Distribution Purchase and Tasks

While in the purchase creation process, a Project Level Access user would locate the Due Process purchase by selecting Purchase Group: Post Preliminary Processing. Once that option is selected the Purchase dropdown will auto-populate and the option for the Final Map Production and Distribution will be made available. During the purchase creation, the Project Level Access user will also be able to select a Purchase Type Indicator from the auto-populated list.

Once a Project Level Access user has created the purchase, the user would then be able to create the relevant Tasks associated with the specific Purchase as listed in the Purchases and Tasks Overview section of this document

FEMA Official MIP Studies Guidance Highlights:

EV Information: Will be tracked at the Task Level for Final Mapping Products Management Task.

Develop Final Mapping Products Data Capture

Below is the view of the Develop Final Mapping Products Task. From this screen a user will see:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, Baseline Task Start and End Dates. This also includes Geography(ies) and Comment History

Comments Section allows the user to enter any relevant comments. These comments will be visible within the Produce Preliminary Data Validation and Preliminary Independent QA/QC

Develop Final Mapping Products Task

The only editable sections of this Task are the Submit Data, Analysis, Leverage and Comments sections. Steps include:

A user must select a Database Schema

A user must select a Data Location from the drop-down menu

Pre-populated options are listed and a user can select:

MIP - Select this option if data is being uploaded directly to the MIP using the MIP Task or placed directly to the submission folder on File Explorer

MIP Help - Select this option if data is not being uploaded directly to the MIP using the MIP Task or placed directly to the submission folder on File Explorer. Instead this data must be physically sent to CDS for uploading, please see MIP Guidance document for further details on this process.

Next a user can upload data file

After selecting the file a user must select the Upload File button to have the file saved to the Task

After selecting the file a user must select the either the Direct Upload button, which uploads the via directly into the MIP, or the Managed Upload button, which engages Aspera software to facilitate a smoother, quicker upload for larger files (>2GB). Reference the Aspera Software instructions for details when using Aspera for the first time.

After uploading the file, select Run Validation button to trigger metadata validation. If the metadata validation passes, DVT is automatically started right after metadata validation. Please Note: Tasks that involve DVT Validation, the CID to validate selected during task creation should match the CID within the metadata file and the CID in the file naming convention

Select the View Details link for more information on the results of the auto validation. If the status displays Failed, the View Details link provides specific information on what part of the metadata failed the review.In some instances there may be a need to bypass a failing DVT validation. Common bypass needs are described in the DVT Guidance in G&S. If you feel that the DVT validation has failed your submission when it should not have, please contact MIP help and provide your case number, validation URL, and reasoning

A user must enter the Number of Printed Panels

A user can add Leveraged datasets to the Task by selecting the Add button under the Leverage section

The user will then be required to enter Quantity, Type, Unit, Contributed By, Federal Fiscal Year, and Comments.

Once those fields are completed the user must select the Save button
Add Leveraged Datasets

A user can select on the Save button at any point during this process or once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can click on the Submit button.

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

Validation of Final Mapping Products

This is the view of the Validate Final Mapping Products Task. From this screen a user will see:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, Baseline Task Start and End Dates. This also includes Geography(ies) and Comment history

Submit Data Section allows the user to view uploaded data in File Explorer and the validation status of the data uploaded

Validation Status allows the user to either reject or approve the Task, enter the reviewer name and upload the necessary validation checklists as well as provide general comments related to this validation

Validate Final Mapping Products Task

The only editable sections of this Task are the Validation Status fields. Steps include:

A user must select Approve or Reject Validation

Next a user can upload a Validation file

A reviewer can also enter any comments regarding the validation Task

A user can select the Save button at any point during this process or once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can select the Submit button.

Validation Task Flow

Please review the Task Flow section within the Getting Started portion of User Care to learn more about the Validation Task Flow.

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

Prepare Revalidation

Below is the view of the Prepare Revalidation Task. From this screen a user will see:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, Baseline Task Start and End Dates. This also includes Geography(ies) and Comment history

Submit Data Section allows the user to view uploaded data in File Explorer and the validation status of the data uploaded

The only editable sections of this Task are the Submit Data and Approval Status fields. Steps include:

A user can upload Final Revalidation Data file

After selecting the file a user must select the Upload File button to have the file saved to the Task

A user can also enter any comments regarding the approval Task

A user can select the Save button at any point during this process or once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can select the Submit button

No LOMCs to Be Revalidated:

When all the LOMCs for a project are classified as Category 1, 2B, 3 or 4, or when there are no LOMCs in the SOMA tool for the community(ies) in the Project, a Revalidation letter is not required. If either of these conditions are met, the Mapping Partner should prepare a README text file for upload that reads âAll LOMCs for all communities in this project are classified as Category 1, 2B, 3 or 4; therefore, a revalidation letter is not required.â Or âThere are no LOMCs in the SOMA tool for the communities within this project; therefore, a revalidation is not required.â The README text file is then uploaded through the Upload File button and the user can select the Submit button. NOTE: The Mapping Partner must still alert the PTS Provider the task has been completed as the PTS Provider must confirm, through the Review Revalidation Task, this condition to be true.

SOMA Data

Affected Communties table is pre-populated with the number of LOMCs categorized and uncategorized for specific communities based on information from the SOMA tool

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

Review Revalidation

Below is the view of the Review Revalidation Task. From this screen a user will see:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, Baseline Task Start and End Dates. This also includes Geography(ies) and Comment history

Submit Data Section allows the user to view uploaded data in File Explorer and the validation status of the data uploaded

The only editable sections of this Task are the Submit Data and Approval Status fields. Steps include:

A user must select Approve or Reject Validation

Next a user can upload a Validation file

A reviewer can also enter any comments regarding the validation Task

A user can select the Save button at any point during this process or once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can select the Submit button

No LOMCs to Be Revalidated:

When all the LOMCs for a project are classified as Category 1, 2B, 3 or 4, or when there are no LOMCs in the SOMA tool for the community(ies) in the Project, a Revalidation letter is not required. If either of these conditions are met, the Mapping Partner should prepare a README text file for upload that reads âAll LOMCs for all communities in this project are classified as Category 1, 2B, 3 or 4; therefore, a revalidation letter is not required.â Or âThere are no LOMCs in the SOMA tool for the communities within this project; therefore, a revalidation is not required.â NOTE: The PTS Provider must confirm, through the Review Revalidation Task, this condition to be true. The PTS Provider will confirm this condition to be true and upload a README file noting they have verified that revalidation is not required.

Validation Task Flow

Please review the Task Flow section within the Getting Started portion of User Care to learn more about the Validation Task Flow.

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

Revalidation Approval

Below is the view of the Revalidation Approval Task. From this screen a user will see:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, Baseline Task Start and End Dates. This also includes Geography(ies) and Comment history

Submit Data Section allows the user to view uploaded data in File Explorer and the validation status of the data uploaded

The only editable sections of this Task are the Analysis and Approval Status fields. Steps include:

A user must enter the HQ Approval Date/li>

A user must select Approve or Reject Validation

Next a user can upload a Validation file

A reviewer can also enter any comments regarding the validation Task

A user can select the Save button at any point during this process or once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can select the Submit button

No LOMCs to Be Revalidated:

When PTS Provider confirms, through the Review Revalidation Task, revalidations are not required, the Approve Revalidation Task is not required. Mapping Partners should reach out to their FEMA Regional MIP representative and request this task be removed from the Purchase.

Validation Task Flow

Please review the Task Flow section within the Getting Started portion of User Care to learn more about the Validation Task Flow.

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

Distribute Revalidation

Below is the view of the Distribute Revalidation Task. From this screen a user will see:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, Baseline Task Start and End Dates. This also includes Geography(ies) and Comment history

Submit Data Section allows the user to view uploaded data in File Explorer and the validation status of the data uploaded

The only editable sections of this Task are the Submit Data and Analysis Status fields. Steps include:

A user can upload Final Stamped Revalidation file

After selecting the file a user must select the Update File button to have the file saved to the Task

After selecting the file a user must select the either the Direct Upload button, which uploads the via directly into the MIP, or the Managed Upload button, which engages Aspera software to facilitate a smoother, quicker upload for larger files (>2GB). Reference the Aspera Software instructions for details when using Aspera for the first time.

A user can select the Save button at any point during this process or once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can select the Submit button.

No LOMCs to Be Revalidated:

When PTS Provider confirms, through the Review Revalidation Task, revalidations are not required, the Distribute Revalidation Task is not required. Mapping Partners should reach out to their FEMA Regional MIP representative and request this task be removed from the Purchase.

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

LFD Approval

Below is the view of the LFD Approval Task. From this screen a user will see:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, Baseline Task Start and End Dates. This also includes Geography(ies) and Comment history

Submit Data Section allows the user to view uploaded data in File Explorer and the validation status of the data uploaded

Validation Status allows the user to either reject or approve the Task, enter the reviewer name and upload the necessary validation checklists as well as provide general comments related to this validation

LFD Approval Task

The only editable sections of this Task are the Approval Status fields. Steps include:

A user must enter an Actual LFD Date

A user must must enter the HQ Approval Date

A user must must Approve or Reject the validation

Next a user can upload a Validation file

A reviewer can also enter any comments regarding the approval Task

A user can select the Save button at any point during this process or once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can select the Submit button.

Validation Task Flow

Please review the Task Flow section within the Getting Started portion of User Care to learn more about the Validation Task Flow.

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

LFD Docket

Below is the view of the LFD Docket Task. From this screen a user will see:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, Baseline Task Start and End Dates. This also includes Geography(ies) and Comment History

Comments Section allows the user to enter any relevant comments. These comments will be visible within the QR4 Part 1 Task

LFD Docket

The only editable sections of this Task are Analysis, Leverage, and Comments sections. Steps include:

A user can upload the LFD Docket

After selecting the file a user must select the Update File button to have the file saved to the Task

After selecting the file a user must select the either the Direct Upload button, which uploads the via directly into the MIP, or the Managed Upload button, which engages Aspera software to facilitate a smoother, quicker upload for larger files (>2GB). Reference the Aspera Software instructions for details when using Aspera for the first time.

A user must indicate which Affected Communities have a Suspension Notification

If a community does not have a Suspension Notification, the user is required to add a FEMA Approval Date

A user must indicate the New 60.3 Code for each Affected Community

A user can add Leveraged datasets to the Task by selecting the Add button under the Leverage section

The user will then be required to enter Quantity, Type, Unit, Contributed By, Federal Fiscal Year, and Comments.

Once those fields are completed the user must select the Save button
Add Leveraged Datasets

A user can select the Save button at any point during this process. Once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can click on the Submit button.

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

Finalize LFD

Below is the view of the Finalize LFD Task. From this screen a user will see:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, Baseline Task Start and End Dates. This also includes Geography(ies) and Comment History

Analysis Section allows the user to indicate details specific to the Task and Leverage information

Comments Section allows the user to enter any relevant comments.

Finalize LFD

The only editable sections of this Task are the Leverage and Comments sections. Steps include:

A user can upload a Data File

After selecting the file a user must select the Update File button to have the file saved to the Task

After selecting the file a user must select the either the Direct Upload button, which uploads the via directly into the MIP, or the Managed Upload button, which engages Aspera software to facilitate a smoother, quicker upload for larger files (>2GB). Reference the Aspera Software instructions for details when using Aspera for the first time.

A user can add Leveraged datasets to the Task by selecting the Add button under the Leverage section

The user will then be required to enter Quantity, Type, Unit, Contributed By, Federal Fiscal Year, and Comments.

Once those fields are completed the user must select the Save button
Add Leveraged Datasets

A user can select on the Save button at any point during this process or once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can click on the Submit button.

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

KDP 5

Below is the view of the KDP 5 Task. From this screen a user will see:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, and Purchase Geography(ies)

Analysis Section allows user to enter if KDP is needed and the approval date as well as a reason if KDP is not needed

Comments Section allows the user to enter any relevant comments

KDP 5 Task

The only editable sections of this Task KDP 5 fields. Steps include:

A user must indicate where KDP 5 is needed or not

Next a user must enter the KDP 5 Approval Date

If a KDP 4 is not needed then a user must provide a reason why

A reviewer can also enter any comments regarding the KDP 5 Task

A user can select the Save button at any point during this process or once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can select the Submit button.

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

Suspension Notification Letters

Below is the view of the Suspension Letters Task. From this screen a user will see:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, Baseline Task Start and End Dates. This also includes Geography(ies) and Comment history

Submit Data Section allows the user to view uploaded data in File Explorer and the validation status of the data uploaded

The only editable sections of this Task are the Submit Data and Analysis Status fields. Steps include:

A user can upload Suspension file

After selecting the file a user must select the Upload File button to have the file saved to the Task

After selecting the file a user must select the either the Direct Upload button, which uploads the via directly into the MIP, or the Managed Upload button, which engages Aspera software to facilitate a smoother, quicker upload for larger files (>2GB). Reference the Aspera Software instructions for details when using Aspera for the first time.

A user can make edits to the Affected Communities table which is pre-populated from the LFD Docket Task

A user must enter the FEMA HQ Docket Approval 30 Date

A user must enter the FEMA HQ Docket Approval 90 Date

A user can add Leverage to the Task by selecting the Add button under the Leverage section

The user will then be required to enter Quantity, Type, Unit, Contributed By, Federal Fiscal Year, and Comments.

Once those fields are completed the user must select the Save button
Add Leverage Popup

A user can select the Save button at any point during this process or once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can select the Submit button.

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

QR 5

This is the view of the Quality Review 5(QR5). From this screen a user will see:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, Baseline Task Start and End Dates. This also includes Geography(ies) and Comment history

Submit Data Section allows the user to view uploaded data in File Explorer and the validation status of the data uploaded

Validation Status allows the user to either reject or approve the Task, enter the reviewer name and upload the necessary validation checklists as well as provide general comments related to this validation

Quality Review 5(QR5) Task (QR4 Pt2)

The only editable sections of this Task are the QA Status fields. Steps include:

A user must select Approve or Reject QA

A user must enter the Reviewer Name

Next a user can upload a Review file

A reviewer can also enter any comments regarding the Quality Review 5 Task

A user can select the Save button at any point during this process or once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can select the Submit button.

Validation Task Flow

Please review the Task Flow section within the Getting Started portion of User Care to learn more about the Validation Task Flow.

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

QR 6

This is the view of the Quality Review 6(QR6). From this screen a user will see:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, Baseline Task Start and End Dates. This also includes Geography(ies) and Comment history

Submit Data Section allows the user to view uploaded data in File Explorer and the validation status of the data uploaded

Validation Status allows the user to either reject or approve the Task, enter the reviewer name and upload the necessary validation checklists as well as provide general comments related to this validation

Quality Review 6 Task

The only editable sections of this Task are the QA Status fields. Steps include:

A user must select Approve or Reject QA

A user must enter the Reviewer Name

Next a user can upload a Review file

A reviewer can also enter any comments regarding the Quality Review 5 Task

A user can select the Save button at any point during this process or once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can select the Submit button.

Validation Task Flow

Please review the Task Flow section within the Getting Started portion of User Care to learn more about the Validation Task Flow.

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

QR 7

This is the view of the Quality Review 7(QR7). From this screen a user will see:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, Baseline Task Start and End Dates. This also includes Geography(ies) and Comment history

Submit Data Section allows the user to view uploaded data in File Explorer and the validation status of the data uploaded

Validation Status allows the user to either reject or approve the Task, enter the reviewer name and upload the necessary validation checklists as well as provide general comments related to this validation

Quality Review 7 Task

The only editable sections of this Task are the QA Status fields. Steps include:

A user must select Approve or Reject QA

A user must enter the Reviewer Name

Next a user can upload a Review file

A reviewer can also enter any comments regarding the Quality Review 7 Task

A user can select the Save button at any point during this process or once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can select the Submit button.

Validation Task Flow

Please review the Task Flow section within the Getting Started portion of User Care to learn more about the Validation Task Flow.

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

QR 8

This is the view of the Quality Review 8(QR8). From this screen a user will see:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, Baseline Task Start and End Dates. This also includes Geography(ies) and Comment history

Submit Data Section allows the user to view uploaded data in File Explorer and the validation status of the data uploaded

Validation Status allows the user to either reject or approve the Task, enter the reviewer name and upload the necessary validation checklists as well as provide general comments related to this validation

Quality Review 8 Task

The only editable sections of this Task are the QA Status fields. Steps include:

A user must select Approve or Reject QA

A user must enter the Reviewer Name

Next a user can upload a Review file

A reviewer can also enter any comments regarding the Quality Review 7 Task

A user can select the Save button at any point during this process or once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can select the Submit button.

Validation Task Flow

Please review the Task Flow section within the Getting Started portion of User Care to learn more about the Validation Task Flow.

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

Flood Elevation Determination Docket (FEDD)

Below is the view of the FEDD Data File Capture. From this screen a user will see:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, Baseline Task Start and End Dates. This also includes Geography(ies) and Comment history

Submit Data Section allows the user to view uploaded data in File Explorer and the validation status of the data uploaded

The only editable sections of this Task are the Submit Data and Analysis Status fields. Steps include:

A user must select a Data Location from the drop-down menu

Pre-populated options are listed and a user can select:

MIP - Select this option if data is being uploaded directly to the MIP using the MIP Task or placed directly to the submission folder on File Explorer

MIP Help - Select this option if data is not being uploaded directly to the MIP using the MIP Task or placed directly to the submission folder on File Explorer. Instead this data must be physically sent to CDS for uploading, please see MIP Guidance document for further details on this process.

A user can a upload FEDD data file

After selecting the file a user must select the Upload File button to have the file saved to the Task

After selecting the file a user must select the either the Direct Upload button, which uploads the via directly into the MIP, or the Managed Upload button, which engages Aspera software to facilitate a smoother, quicker upload for larger files (>2GB). Reference the Aspera Software instructions for details when using Aspera for the first time.

After uploading the file, select Run Validation button to trigger metadata validation

Select the View Details link for more information on the results of the auto validation. If the status displays Failed, the View Details link provides specific information on what part of the metadata failed the review.

A user can add Leverage to the Task by selecting the Add button under the Leverage section

The user will then be required to enter Quantity, Type, Unit, Contributed By, Federal Fiscal Year, and Comments.

Once those fields are completed the user must select the Save button
Add Leverage Popup

A user can select the Save button at any point during this process or once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can select the Submit button.

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

Techincal Supoort Data Note Book (TSDN)

Below is the view of the TSDN Data File Capture. From this screen a user will see:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, Baseline Task Start and End Dates. This also includes Geography(ies) and Comment history

Submit Data Section allows the user to view uploaded data in File Explorer and the validation status of the data uploaded

The only editable sections of this Task are the Submit Data and Analysis Status fields. Steps include:

A user must select a Data Location from the drop-down menu

Pre-populated options are listed and a user can select:

MIP - Select this option if data is being uploaded directly to the MIP using the MIP Task or placed directly to the submission folder on File Explorer

MIP Help - Select this option if data is not being uploaded directly to the MIP using the MIP Task or placed directly to the submission folder on File Explorer. Instead this data must be physically sent to CDS for uploading, please see MIP Guidance document for further details on this process.

A user can a upload TSDN data file

After selecting the file a user must select the Upload File button to have the file saved to the Task

After selecting the file a user must select the either the Direct Upload button, which uploads the via directly into the MIP, or the Managed Upload button, which engages Aspera software to facilitate a smoother, quicker upload for larger files (>2GB). Reference the Aspera Software instructions for details when using Aspera for the first time.

After uploading the file, select Run Validation button to trigger metadata validation

Select the View Details link for more information on the results of the auto validation. If the status displays Failed, the View Details link provides specific information on what part of the metadata failed the review.

A user can add Leverage to the Task by selecting the Add button under the Leverage section

The user will then be required to enter Quantity, Type, Unit, Contributed By, Federal Fiscal Year, and Comments.

Once those fields are completed the user must select the Save button
Add Leverage Popup

A user can select the Save button at any point during this process or once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can select the Submit button.

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

Final Mapping Management Task

The Final Mapping Management Task is not a true Task, but rather the functionality to track Earned Value (EV) for the Final Map Production and Distribution Purchase. When a Project Access Level user creates and assigns a Final Mapping Management Task for a Project, it will solely appear on the Track Task Workbench for that user. The Final Mapping Management Task will have the same functionality as other Tasks on the Track Progress Workbench. For more information on the Track Progress Workbench please refer to the Track Progress Section of this User Care. Please note, since this Task only appears on Track Progress Workbench only Project and Task + EV users will have access to it, thus assignments should only be made to those access level users.

Outreach Purchase Group

Outreach is the main component in which FEMA executes Community Engagement and Risk Communication (CERC) efforts (this can be inclusive of the CERC provider as well as the PTS and CTPs). Through these efforts, FEMA intends to incorporate stakeholder input into the hazard identification process, be more responsive to stakeholders' needs, continue to increase stakeholders' flood risk awareness and their understanding of the value of flood hazard mapping, and lead citizens and communities toward taking appropriate and timely mitigation actions. There are a number of ways that this is achieved they include meetings (except Discovery and LAMP meetings which are tracked elsewhere in the MIP, please see the Discovery and Levee sections of the User Care for more information), and other events that occur both inside and outside of the Risk MAP process and / or Project footprint. In addition, this purchase also allows for a Feedback Data Capture, where formal stakeholder review periods and the like can be documented.

Outreach Purchase

This Purchase will allow a user to capture CCO Meeting Data, Meeting Feedback, and Event Information.

Purpose:This purchase will allow a user to capture Outreach efforts for a Risk MAP Project. It is important to note that when these efforts occur outside of the Risk MAP process, a new Project should be created to track this effort. This new Project should include the associated geography and may only include an Outreach Purchase (for instance, if a High Water Mark event is supported by FEMA in a community outside of any ongoing Risk MAP Project). See the Project Creation section of the MIP User Care for more information on how to create a Project.

Tasks:

Conssultation Coordination Office (CCO) Meeting Data Capture

Feedback Data Capture

Event Data Capture

While in the purchase creation process, a Project Level Access user would locate the Outreach purchase by selecting Purchase Group: Outreach. Once that option is selected the Purchase dropdown will auto-populate and the option for the Outreach Purchase will be made available. During the Purchase creation, the Project Level Access user will also be able to select a Purchase Type Indicator from the auto-populated list.

Once a Project Level Access user has created the Purchase, the user would then be able to create the relevant Tasks associated with the specific Purchase as listed in the Purchases and Tasks Overview section of this document

FEMA Official MIP Studies Guidance Highlights:

Purchase Geography:

CCO Meeting Data Capture Task: Should align with the Post-Preliminary Processing geography and be captured at the County and community level. In the case of more than one CCO Meeting (for a large county or watershed, for example), the geography or each CCO Meeting should include only those communities that are invited to each meeting.

Feedback Data Capture Task: Should align with the overall Project geography (e.g., watershed or county) OR with specific communities that submit comments or data in support of a Risk MAP Project (except appeals) depending on how the Task is being used.

Event Data Capture Task: Should align with the geography specific to the meeting, event, or outreach effort.

Purchase Contacts: CERC, PTS, CTP as appropriate

Purchase Field Description:

CCO Meeting Data Capture Task: This should include information about the CCO Meeting that may be important to see in the Task Workbench.

Feedback Data Capture Task: This should include information that is helpful in describing the activity purchased, including phase of the Risk MAP Project if appropriate.

Event Data Capture Task: This should include information about the event that may be important to see in the Task Workbench.

Task Name:

CCO Meeting Data Capture Task:

CCO Meeting_Meeting Geography Name (if more than one CCO Meeting is held, the Geography Name may be Western County Name or other appropriate distinguishing name.

Feedback Data Capture Task:

Feedback_Geography

Feedback_SID###_Geography Name

Feedback_Feedback Type_Geography

Feedback type could indicate what it is directly about, such as Hydrology, and the geography could refer to community or water source, etc.

Event Data Capture Task:

Meeting/Event Name_Meeting Geography Name

SID622###_Geography Name

Outreach Effort_Geography Name

Task Description:

CCO Meeting Data Capture Task: Any additional information that could be helpful in distinguishing this Task from others in the Task Workbench.

Feedback Data Capture Task: Any additional information that could be helpful in distinguishing this Task from others in the Task Workbench.

Event Data Capture Task: Meeting or event date, type, and description and any additional information that could be helpful in distinguishing this Task from other in the Task Workbench.

EV Information:

CCO Meeting Data Capture Task: Will be tracked at the Task Level.

Feedback Data Capture Task: Not Applicable

Event Data Capture Task: Will be tracked at the Task Level.

CCO Meeting Data Capture

The CCO Meeting Data Capture Task captures the CCO meeting information. The CCO meeting is required as part of the Risk MAP process. Note that Open House Meetings should be tracked separately, even if they occur on the same day.

Purpose: To track CCO Meeting information.

Task Start: After KDP3 and preliminary map release and prior to the Appeal Period Start. Project should have regulatory products to include this Task.

Uploads: Any deliverable that occurs during the preparation, execution, or post meeting. This includes meeting invitation, sign-in sheets, post-meeting surveys, etc.

Comments: Comments should be made as appropriate and if they will better inform those assigned to the Task

Leverage: Not Applicable

Task Completion: The Task can be completed after the post meeting phase is complete and all deliverables have been uploaded to the MIP.

Validation: Not Applicable

Below is the view of the CCO Meeting Data Capture Task. From this screen a user will see:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, Baseline Task Start and End Dates. This also includes Geography(ies) and Comment history

Submit Data Section allows the user to view uploaded data in File Explorer and the validation status of the data uploaded

The only editable sections of this Task are the Submit Data, Analysis, add Leverage, and Comments sections. Steps include:

Next a user must a upload CCO data file

After selecting the file a user must select the Upload File button to have the file saved to the Task

After selecting the file a user must select the either the Direct Upload button, which uploads the via directly into the MIP, or the Managed Upload button, which engages Aspera software to facilitate a smoother, quicker upload for larger files (>2GB). Reference the Aspera Software instructions for details when using Aspera for the first time.

A user can add CCO Meeting to the Task by selecting the Add button under the CCO Meeting section

The user will then be required to enter Outreach Type, Description, Date, and Comments

Once those fields are completed the user must select the Save button
CCO Meeting Information Popup

A user can add Leverage to the Task by selecting the Add button under the Leverage section

The user will then be required to enter Quantity, Type, Unit, Contributed By, Federal Fiscal Year, and Comments.

Once those fields are completed the user must select the Save button
Add Leverage Popup

A user can select the Save button at any point during this process or once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can select the Submit button

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

Feedback Data Capture

The Feedback Data Capture Task captures stakeholder comments and data submissions that may occur throughout the Project lifecycle, with the exception of information received during the 90-day Appeal Period (see section Due Process Purchase for more information). The Feedback Data Capture should be limited to tracking information submitted within a Risk MAP Project, if feedback occurs outside of a Risk MAP Project that information should be tracked elsewhere.

Task Start: This Task could occur at any time in a Risk MAP Project timeline.

Uploads: Uploads of should include proof of compliance with SID 620 and 621 (letters sent, for example)any supporting data or documentation related to feedback or community comments received from 30-day comment periods or Project outreach events.

Comments: Comments should be made as appropriate and if they will better inform those assigned to the Task.

Leverage: Applicable if data are received that are usable in developing regulatory products or risk products.

Task Completion: wWhen the associated Risk MAP Project is complete.

Validation: Not Applicable.

Below is the view of the Feedback Data Capture Task. From this screen a user will see:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, Baseline Task Start and End Dates. This also includes Geography(ies) and Comment history

Submit Data Section allows the user to view uploaded data in File Explorer and the validation status of the data uploaded

The only editable sections of this Task are the Submit Data, Analysis, add Leverage, and Comments sections. Steps include:

A user can upload Outreach Feedback data file.

After selecting the file a user must select the Upload File button to have the file saved to the Task.

After selecting the file a user must select the either the Direct Upload button, which uploads the via directly into the MIP, or the Managed Upload button, which engages Aspera software to facilitate a smoother, quicker upload for larger files (>2GB). Reference the Aspera Software instructions for details when using Aspera for the first time.

A user can add Outreach Feedback to the Task by selecting the Add button under the Outreach Feedback section

The user will then be required to enter Feedback Phase, Date Received, Received from, Response Date, Comments, and Outcome

Once those fields are completed the user must select the Save button
Outreach Feedback Information Popup

A user can add Leverage to the Task by selecting the Add button under the Leverage section

The user will then be required to enter Quantity, Type, Unit, Contributed By, Federal Fiscal Year, and Comments.

Once those fields are completed the user must select the Save button
Add Leverage Popup

A user can select the Save button at any point during this process or once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can select the Submit button

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the project manager will be notified.

Event Data Capture

The Event Data Capture is meant to capture all meetings, other events or outreach touchpoints, and other communications or outreach-related efforts not already captured within other purchases in the MIP both in and outside of the Risk MAP Process. They include but are not limited to; Project Kickoff Meetings with communities, SIDs 620 and 621 notifications, Flood Risk Review Meetings, Work Map Meetings, Resilience Meetings, Open House Meetings, and High Water Mark events radio and TV ads as part of SID 622.

If the event happens outside of a Risk MAP Project a new Project should be created with separate Outreach Purchase and Event Data Capture Tasks.

Uploads: Any deliverable that occurs during the preparation, execution, or post meeting/event. For SIDs 620 and 621 notifications and SID 622 documentation of the radio and TV ads.

Comments: Comments should be made as appropriate and if they will better inform those assigned to the Task

Leverage: Not Applicable

Task Completion: When all post meeting/event/outreach effort activities are complete and all deliverables have been uploaded to the MIP and when all updates in the Task accurately reflect all phases of meeting/ event/ outreach effort are complete.

Validation: Not Applicable

Below is the view of the Outreach Event Capture Task. From this screen a user will see:

Project and Task Information Section displays important information including Project Name and Case Number, Purchase Title, Purchase Description if available, Task Name, who the Task is assigned to, Baseline Task Start and End Dates. This also includes Geography(ies) and Comment history

Submit Data Section allows the user to view uploaded data in File Explorer and the validation status of the data uploaded

The only editable sections of this Task are the Submit Data, Analysis, add Leverage, and Comments sections. Steps include:

A user can upload an Outreach Meeting File(s)

After selecting the file a user must select the Upload File button to have the file saved to the Task.

After selecting the file a user must select the either the Direct Upload button, which uploads the via directly into the MIP, or the Managed Upload button, which engages Aspera software to facilitate a smoother, quicker upload for larger files (>2GB). Reference the Aspera Software instructions for details when using Aspera for the first time.

A user can add Outreach Events to the Task by selecting the Add button under the Outreach Events section

The user will then be required to enter Event Description, Date, Location, Attendance, and Comments

Once those fields are completed the user must select the Save button
Outreach Event Information Popup

A user can add Leverage to the Task by selecting the Add button under the Leverage section

The user will then be required to enter Quantity, Type, Unit, Contributed By, Federal Fiscal Year, and Comments.

Once those fields are completed the user must select the Save button
Add Leverage Popup

A user can select the Save button at any point during this process or once all the mandatory fields are completed the user can select the Submit button

Submitting the Task

Once a user selects submit, they cannot return to this Task. Confirm all information is correct before selecting the Submit button. Once submitted, the Project manager will be notified.

Summary of Map Actions (SOMA)

SOMA Tool

The Summary of Map Actions (SOMA) Tool allows users to categorize LOMCs as incorporated, not incorporated, superseded, or reevaluated for a certain Study. The user selects the appropriate LOMCs, categorizes them, and generates letters regarding the status of each individual LOMC for the communities affected by the Study.

The SOMA tool is available to all MIP Studies users and can be found in the SOMA tab under the Workbench tab.

The following steps describe the process a user follows for categorizing LOMCs in the SOMA tool.

The user enters a Study case number and selects Go They can then choose to view all the communities in that study or one specific one by using the community drop down menu. They can also choose to view a specific map panel within the Study by using the Map Panel drop down menu

SOMA Tool

Once the user has entered a Study, a table displays all the LOMCs within that Study

At the top of the table, users can reference the SOMA Progress Indicator which displays the number of completed LOMC categorizations over the total number of LOMCs.

LOMCs categorized in effective Studies as Category 1, 3 or 4, or LOMCs included on the specific exclusion list (below) will not display on the main LOMC table. These cases are automatically excluded and do not need to be re-categorized. A user can reference the excluded list in a Read-only format by selecting the View Excluded Cases link

Excluded MIP Determination Types:

218-70CR

218-65CR

LOMA-DEN

DEN

DEN-FW

M-DEN

M-DEN-FW

P-DEN

p-den

P-DEN-FW

S-DEN

S-DEN-FW

104

104-D

Conditional

DROP/W

Dropped

SUS

SUS-LOW FL

SUSP

Suspended

Withdrawn

SOMA System Excluded Cases

Users can use the column headers in the main LOMC table to sort the values in a particular column and/or use the search bar to filter across all columns. Comments associated with an individual LOMC can be viewed by clicking the icon on the left of the table (see below). Users also have the option to adjust what their table displays by selecting the Customize Table Button

On the Customize Table screen, users can select which columns they would like to appear in the main LOMC table by checking the ones they want in the customizable Columns section and selecting Refresh Order Columns List

Users can then arrange their selected columns so that they display in a particular order. To do this, users use the Move Up and Move Down buttons in the Under Columns Section

When the user has settled on a desired order for the columns in their customizable LOMC table, they select Save to apply the changes. They also have the option to select Restore Default Settings to revert to a basic table view

Customize SOMA Table

Column Descriptions

CategorizedThe Categorized column displays whether the LOMC is to be included on the SOMA document.

Case NumberThe Case Number column displays the unique identifier assigned to each LOMC.

CountyThe County column displays the county to which the LOMC corresponds.

Community Name/CIDThe Community Name column displays the name of the community to which the LOMC corresponds at the time of the LOMC determination date.

Project IdentifierThe Project Identifier column displays information about the general location of the LOMC. This is often either lot, block, subdivision information or the street address.

Lat/LongThe Lat/Long column displays the approximate latitude and longitude of the LOMC location.

Determination TypeThe Determination Type column displays the coded type of determination relating to the outcome that is applied at the time of the LOMC determination date. This is often in the form of a two-digit number, followed by a one-to-three digit set of letters.

LAGThe LAG column displays the Lowest Adjacent Grade of the structure(s) of the associated LOMC at the time of the LOMC determination.

LLEThe LLE column displays the Lowest Lot Elevation of the property(ies) or portions of property(ies) of the associated LOMC at the time of the LOMC determination.

BFEThe BFE column displays the effective Base Flood Elevation of the subject(s) of the associated LOMC at the time of the LOMC determination.

Vertical DatumThe Vertical Datum column displays the vertical datum used throughout the associated LOMC at the time of the LOMC determination.

Resultant Flood ZoneThe Resultant Flood Zone column displays the new flood zone of the subject(s) of the associated LOMC at the time of the LOMC determination.

SupersedesThe Supersedes column displays the determination date of an older LOMC that was superseded by the associated LOMC at the time of the LOMC determination.

Revised by LOMRThe Revised by LOMC column displays the LOMR that was used as the effective information when determining the associated LOMC.

ReissuanceThe Reissuance column displays the date of the LOMC that is being reissued by the new LOMC at the time of the LOMC determination.

Zone AThe Zone A column displays whether the subject(s) of the LOMC determination is located in an effective Zone A at the time of the LOMC determination.

StateThe State column displays the state to which the LOMC corresponds.

Street AddressThe Street Address column displays the street address of the subject(s) of the LOMC determination at the time of the LOMC determination.

Lot TypeThe Lot Type column displays the lot type of the subject of the LOMC determination at the time of the LOMC determination (i.e. single lot, single structure, multiple lot, multiple structure, not applicable)

SubdivisionThe Subdivision column displays the subdivision of the subject(s) of the LOMC determination at the time of the LOMC determination.

BlockThe Block column displays the block of the subject(s) of the LOMC determination at the time of the LOMC determination.

LotThe Lot column displays the lot of the subject(s) of the LOMC determination at the time of the LOMC determination.

Current LOMC Map Panel NumberThe Current LOMC Map Panel Number displays the latest effective map panel number/suffix of the panel associated with the LOMC.

Users can find more information about a specific case by clicking on the appropriate Case Number link in the main LOMC table. This opens a Case Details page with more information about the case including a Categorization History that lists the last several categorizations on the selected LOMC

Case Details Page

When a user has found the LOMC on the main LOMC table that they wish to categorize, they use the check box next to the desired LOMC(s) to select one or more to categorize. There is also a check box to select or deselect all LOMCs listed on the main table and do a batch categorization. Either way, once the user selects the desired LOMC, they select the Categorize Selected button

Main LOMC Table

On the categorization screen users see a list of LOMCs they have selected for categorization, and can review it for accuracy. In the Categorize Section of the screen, users categorize the selected case(s) and then either select Save to save a partially complete categorization and come back to it later, or select Apply to complete the categorization

If a categorization is saved, a P, for Partial, will appear in the New Categorization column for the selected LOMC on the main LOMC table

If a categorization is applied, the new category will appear in the New Categorization column for the selected LOM on the main LOMC table

On the categorization screen, users select if they would like to include the selected case(s) in the SOMA. If the user selects No they are only able to enter comments to complete the categorization. If the user selects Yes they can select the appropriate category for the case(s). The categories include:

1: Incorporated: If the user selects Category 1, they enter a New Map Panel number add comments

2A: Revised: Not Incorporated: If the user selects Category 2A, they enter a New Map Panel number, a New Zone, and add comments

2B: Unrevised: Not Incorporated: If the user selects Category 2B, they enter a New Zone and add comments

3: Superseded: If the user selects Category 3, they enter a Reason to Supersedde a New Zone and add comments

4: Reevaluated: If the user selects Category 4, they enter a âNew Zoneâ and add comments

Categorize Screen

When a user is satisfied with the categorizations for the LOMCs within a Study they can issue the appropriate SOMA reports as necessary. As a note, SOMA reports only apply to single communities, so the user must select a single community in the âCommunityâ dropdown to export a SOMA report. SOMA reports can be exported as a PDF or as an Excel document and can only be exported from the SOMA tool location, not from other MIP reporting tools

The available SOMA reports are listed below:

Preliminary SOMA

Final SOMA

Revalidation Letter

Community LOMC List

Searching the MIP

There are two methods for retrieving files that have been uploaded into the MIP. The files are stored in a folder structure that is accessible either by navigating via the File Explorer tool, or searching via the Flood Risk Study Engineering Library (FRiSEL). Both are open to all Studies users, and can be used based on the user's preference. When a user logs in to the MIP, they can select the Tools and Links tab in the top grey ribbon on the MIP home screen. From there they will see a tab for File Explorer and a tab for Search Engineering Data (FRiSEL). The sections below contain instructions for using these tools.

File Explorer

The MIP File Explorer is a JavaScript-based web application that is accessible to authenticated MIP account holders upon login. The File Explorer allows users to navigate through the contents of the MIP working (J:) and archival (K:) Drives.

The J: drive is the drive onto which geographic data (e.g., data with FGDC-compliant metadata) is initially uploaded through the individual data capture activities on the MIP. This data is automatically copied to the K: drive after the completion of each data capture activity. Data is registered when the Validation and / or QA/QC Task is completed. Data uploaded to the MIP through the Tools & Links Data Upload feature is automatically placed on the K: drive.

The K: drive is read - only for all users - no files or folders on it can be modified through the File Explorer. All authenticated MIP users can read and download all files on the entirety of the J: and K: Drives. The ability to modify contents of J: Drive folder is dependent on whether a MIP user has claimed the activity.

File Structure

The MIP Studies File Structure has been modified to better align with the new data organization. The general organization is: Fiscal Year, Case Number, Purchase, and Task. See example below:

Please Note: This file structure only applies to Study Projects that were either On-Hold or In Progress at the time of deployment of this application( 6/05/17). If a Study Project was already completed prior to this time, that Project was migrated but remained in the existing file structure. Please see the File Explorer User Guide, located on the File Explorer landing page, for more information regarding the historic file structure or other File Explorer related informaiton.

Data Product Types: When a user uses FRiSEL to search the MIP, they can filter results by selecting specific Data Product Types. The Data Products Types for Studies data align with the Tasks in MIP Studies flow, that is, files uploaded in a particular Studies Task will appear under that Tasks associated Data Product Type in FRiSEL. Within a Study, each Product Type has a single registration and all files uploaded in the Tasks associated with that Data Product will appear in the registration.

Ad Hoc MIP Reporting

The MIP Ad-Hoc Reporting System (MARS) is available to all Studies users and can be found in the MARS tab on the grey ribbon at top of the MIP home screen. MARS reports can pull over 140 data elements from the Studies database, and can be saved, exported, sent to other users, or scheduled and refresh based on needs. MARS is a powerful, but simple tool that can be used to create three different types of reports that pull Studies data:

Micro-reporting:

Micro reports allow users the flexibility to create simple reports for their personal needs. Micro reports can be created, modified, and run in a matter of minutes and will produce tailored results based on exactly what the user entered

To successfully generate a Micro report that is both functional and useful, users should limit reports to five or six results columns, or data elements, and always apply a filter

For example, users can pull a report for data elements like Region, Project Name, Project Status, Task Name, and Task Assignment, and then filter the report to only show results that are in a certain Region and/or have a certain Task created. But users should not leave their report open ended or with dozens of data elements because the large size will not allow it to generate successfully

To generate a Micro report, users enter the MARS tool for Studies and customize which data they want to view in their report and how they want it to be filtered. MIP User Care contains a step by step guide for using the MARS tool to create reports

Should on have difficulty in creating a micro-report, please contact a member of the the FIRST (The FIRST Contact list is on the MIP User Care Landing Page) group for assistance.

Canned Reports are pre-established and are not normally amended in any way

Canned Reports that are ready for use can be found in the Public Folders- Reports for MIP Studies 5.1 - Final Folder. Canned Reports that are presently being developed and QC'd are presently in the Working Folder

Custom reports:

Custom Reports allow users to request CDS's help with creating a large or complex report that can then be shared and reused as necessary

All requests for custom reports are sent to MIP Help who then works with the FEMA System Owner and the MIP Studies Reporting Working Group for approval and prioritization

How to request a custom report:

Before submitting, consider all existing reports and whether they can be modified, sorted, or filtered to meet the need

Contact MIP help with the details of the new query including all requested fields and filters. Ideally, a screen capture of the MARS data elements and filters will be part of your request

MIP Help will work with the FEMA owner the Reporting Working Group to determine the best solution to meet the need and reply within 3 business days. If approved, the report will be created and validated with the requester and the final version will be published to MARS

*Urgent and exceptional Projects* - Some requests from FEMA Leadership or otherwise (i.e. OIG or OGA) may be needed sooner than the typical MIP Help turnaround. These urgent requests should still be submitted to MIP Help, and should copy the CDS Operations Manager (currently Dan Horner) and the FEMA owner of the request

To access the Ad Hoc Reporting System, a user must be a registered MIP user and logged into the MIP. Once logged in, a user will see the MARS Tab. A user can then click on the Access MARS button from the MARS landing page. Within the system, a user can report on Study information in real time, run pre-built reports, create custom reports, and export reports to a worksheet or PDF. When using the system always continue past security warnings and do not block any Java components from running.

Permissions for the Reporting Tool will be driven by Access Level AND Organization. Below is a break down as to what users can expect to have access to based on their permission levels.

Task Access Users: Will be allowed to see all non-EV related data elements

Task + EV Access Users: All Data elements to include EV elements, but only within their organization

Project Access Users: All Data elements to include EV elements for all Projects, regardless of their organization

The following resources are for all MIP Ad Hoc Reporting Users

Ad Hoc Reporting Guide: This User Guide will help teach you how to create a report, save a report, schedule a report, and email a report

Data Element to Screen Relationships: This document shows each data element and their corresponding MIP Screen relationship/location. Please note: Due to ongoing system enhancements, users may notice slight disconnects between the this resouce and the Studies Reporting Platform. This document was last updated in August 2017.

MIP Studies Trainings

In addition to User Care documentation, the following trainings were recorded live in early 2017 as a supplementary resource to prepare MIP users for the launch of the MIP Studies Redesign in June of 2017. The recordings are now posted on the RMD SharePoint Portal for future reference. If you have any questions about the recorded trainings, please contact the CDS Outreach Team at outreach@riskmapcds.com.